Construction Attorney

A law firm in Fredericksburg is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney with a focused portable construction practice and a minimum of 6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have expertise in drafting and negotiating construction contracts, litigating construction claims, and advising clients on regulatory compliance throughout construction projects.

Duties:

• Manage a focused portable construction practice.
• Draft and negotiate construction and design contracts.
• Litigate construction-related claims including defects, delays, cost overruns, and bid protests.
• Provide legal advice on bonds, sureties, mechanic’s liens, and public contract law.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance throughout construction projects.
• Defend matters before the Construction Board, if applicable.
• Handle subcontractor disputes and products liability issues.
• Familiarity with AIA forms and LEED certification preferred.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in Virginia or North Carolina.
• Minimum of 6 years of construction law experience.
• Focused portable construction practice.
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Litigation experience in construction-related claims.
• Knowledge of bonds, sureties, mechanic’s liens, and public contract law.
• Familiarity with AIA forms and LEED certification preferred.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the Bar in Virginia or North Carolina.

Skills:

• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Litigation and dispute resolution.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Construction law expertise.
• Client advisory.
• Subcontractor dispute resolution.

This law firm offers a complete range of litigation and transactional legal services to financial institutions, government agencies, insurance companies, businesses, and individuals. They pride themselves on using technology to provide quality service to clients and keep them apprised of their cases. They are committed to delivering reliability, excellence, and integrity to every client.