Construction Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a modern, growth-oriented litigation firm with a strong national platform and a collaborative attorney culture
• Handle sophisticated construction law matters involving contracts, lien claims, bond claims, delays, defects, procurement issues, and complex disputes
• Work directly with clients, contractors, and industry professionals while managing meaningful matters from inception through resolution
• Build your construction practice with the support of experienced attorneys, advanced technology, and a team-based legal services model
• Enjoy flexible work options depending on location, client needs, and team structure
• Work from either our New York City or White Plains office, with access to strong construction, insurance, litigation, and business client work
• Be part of a firm that values innovation, professional growth, efficiency, diversity, and practical client-focused results

Location

This role may be based in New York, NY or White Plains, NY. Many of our attorneys work remotely or on a hybrid basis depending on client needs, practice group requirements, and location.

Note

Must be admitted to practice in New York and have 3+ years of construction law experience, including construction contracts, mechanic's liens, bond claims, and construction-related disputes. Admission in Connecticut, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania is preferred.

About Us

We are a forward-thinking litigation firm serving major companies, insurers, and sophisticated business clients across a broad range of practice areas. Confidential Employer. Our team is built around collaboration, innovation, technology, professional development, and delivering high-value legal services in a way that challenges the traditional law firm model.

Job Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction-related contracts, agreements, and project documents
• Handle mechanic's liens, payment bond claims, performance bond claims, and related construction remedies
• Manage disputes involving changed conditions, unforeseen site conditions, scope disputes, delays, acceleration, lost productivity, abandonment, wrongful termination, and liquidated damages
• Address claims involving defective plans, specifications, design issues, and project performance problems
• Assist clients with bid protests, procurement-related disputes, and risk mitigation strategies when applicable
• Manage construction matters independently from inception through resolution
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across multiple offices and practice groups
• Communicate directly with clients, contractors, consultants, and industry professionals
• Prepare filings, track deadlines, and manage procedural requirements across active matters
• Provide practical, strategic legal guidance that helps clients resolve disputes efficiently
• Maintain accurate billable time and comply with client guidelines and matter requirements

Qualifications

• New York bar admission required
• 3+ years of construction law experience
• Experience drafting and reviewing construction contracts
• Experience with mechanic's liens, bond claims, and construction-related disputes
• Strong litigation, analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating with a broader team
• Strong client service mindset and ability to provide practical, business-focused legal guidance
• Connecticut, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania bar admission preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• We offer a supportive, collegial environment where attorneys are trusted to take ownership of meaningful work
• Our firm invests in professional growth, mentorship, attorney development, and long-term career progression
• You will work with a team that values creativity, initiative, technology, efficiency, and practical problem-solving
• We believe great legal work comes from collaboration, open communication, and shared accountability
• Our attorneys have the opportunity to develop deep subject matter expertise and work with sophisticated clients
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with generous vested match, flexible work options, and paid time off

JPC-1012

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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