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San Francisco office of our client seeks mid-level construction litigation/government contracts associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience. The ideal candidate must have experience representing owners, contractors, design professional and/or sureties in the drafting, negotiating and administration of construction contracts as well as domestic and international litigation related to construction projects or supply/service government contracts; and have experience with some of the following matters: commercial procurements, federal, state, and local public procurement-related issues, contract administration, risk management, dispute avoidance, claim documentation, equitable adjustments, impact and delay claims, default terminations, change orders and extra work disputes, payment and performance bond claims, mechanics' liens, prompt payment and conditional payment disputes, construction and design defects, bid protests, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Board of Contract Appeals, and/or the Court of Federal Claims. Must be admitted to the California Bar and/or be willing to relocate to San Francisco and take the California Bar. Legal

Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills required.

The San Francisco office of this large national firm specializes in labor and employment, although the firm's attorneys also practice construction law, government contracts, and related litigation. The firm's clients are incredibly diverse and relatively stable; the firm currently represents over 200 of the Fortune 500 companies. The work environment is professional, yet informal; the firm recently instituted a year-round business casual dress code for both attorneys and staff. According to one associate, the firm's attorneys don't live at the office; the firm requires associates to bill 1950 hours annually and awards bonuses for hours billed over that target. All hours spent on approved pro bono work are credited toward the 1950 billable hour requirement.