Construction Attorney

About the job Construction Attorney


Pay: $160,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established boutique practice focused on sophisticated construction law matters.
• Work directly with businesses and professionals across the construction industry on meaningful, complex legal issues.
• Gain exposure to construction disputes, litigation, contracts, claims, mediation, arbitration, and strategic counseling.
• Take on substantive responsibility while working alongside experienced construction law attorneys.
• Build specialized expertise in a highly valuable and differentiated legal practice area.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with one consistent remote workday each week.
• More senior construction attorneys are welcome to apply if their experience is a strong fit.

Location: Atlanta, GA. This is a hybrid opportunity with regular in-office attendance required. Attorneys may select one consistent day each week to work remotely, subject to our remote work policy and occasional business needs.

Note: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Georgia and have 3+ years of actual construction law experience. General insurance defense or in-house experience alone will not qualify unless it includes significant, directly relevant construction law work. Attorneys coming from solo practice may be considered when construction law has been a primary focus of their practice.

About Us

We are an established boutique law firm dedicated to serving businesses and professionals throughout the construction industry. Our team advises clients on construction disputes, transactions, contracts, risk management, claims, and dispute resolution, with an emphasis on practical, business-focused legal solutions and highly personalized client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent construction industry clients in sophisticated construction-related legal matters.
• Handle construction disputes, claims, litigation, mediation, arbitration, and other forms of dispute resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Analyze construction contracts, project documentation, claims, and complex factual records.
• Advise owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, manufacturers, sureties, and other industry participants.
• Provide practical legal counseling designed to help clients manage risk and resolve issues efficiently.
• Conduct legal research and develop strategies for construction-related disputes and business matters.
• Work closely with clients and senior attorneys while taking meaningful ownership of assigned matters.
• Support matters involving both public and private construction projects.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar license required.
• 3+ years of directly relevant construction law experience required.
• Strong construction litigation, construction claims, construction contracts, or construction dispute experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage substantive matters while providing responsive, practical client service.
• Solo practitioners may qualify if their practice is primarily focused on construction law.
• More senior attorneys with strong construction law backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Develop a career in a sophisticated and highly specialized legal practice.
• Work on complex matters with experienced attorneys who understand the construction industry.
• Build meaningful relationships with construction businesses and industry professionals.
• Enjoy substantive responsibility and opportunities to deepen your expertise.
• Benefit from a hybrid work model that provides flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration.
• Join a professional environment focused on high-quality work, practical solutions, and long-term client relationships.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance