Senior Litigation Attorney

Our client is a well-regarded Minneapolis litigation firm known for handling high-stakes disputes for businesses, contractors, property owners, and insurers. The firm offers a collegial, trial-focused environment where experienced attorneys run their own matters, work directly with clients, and have a meaningful voice in case strategy. The Opportunity The firm is looking for a seasoned litigator to join its team and take a lead role in construction, real estate, and complex commercial disputes. This is a hands-on position for someone who is comfortable running a case from the first client call through trial, arbitration, or appeal, with a path to partnership for the right candidate. What You’ll Do Manage a docket of construction and construction-related disputes, including payment claims, delay and change order disputes, defect claims, mechanic’s liens, and warranty claims. Handle real estate litigation, business and shareholder disputes, and related commercial matters. Serve as lead or first-chair counsel in bench trials, jury trials, and arbitrations. Represent contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, developers, and insurers in pre-litigation negotiations, mediation, and formal proceedings. Draft and argue dispositive motions, and manage discovery and expert work. Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to client development. What You Bring JD and active Minnesota bar license 10+ years of litigation experience, with a substantial focus on construction and/or real estate disputes. Demonstrated first-chair trial experience and comfort in arbitration. Strong writing skills; law review, clerkship, or judicial externship experience is valued. Ability to manage matters independently and build trusted relationships with business clients. Portable business is welcome but not required. #J-18808-Ljbffr