Construction Law Attorney

Job Overview

Multiple leading law firms across the United States — including large Am Law practices, mid-sized regional firms, and boutique construction law groups — are actively seeking Construction Law Attorneys with 1–10+ years of experience.
With construction and development activity remaining strong nationwide, firms are expanding their teams to support both transactional and litigation-heavy construction matters.

If you have experience with construction disputes, contract drafting, project advising, or developer/contractor representation, this is an ideal moment to explore opportunities.

Duties

• Handle construction litigation including claims, defects, delays, and mechanics’ liens.

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts, including AIA and EPC agreements.

• Represent general contractors, subcontractors, developers, and design professionals.

• Advise clients on risk management, insurance issues, and compliance matters.

• Assist with public and private construction projects from planning through completion.

• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, depositions, and court hearings.

• Support project teams with day-to-day construction and operational issues.

Requirements

• 1–10+ years of construction law experience (litigation or transactional).

• Experience with construction contracts, disputes, or project advisory work.

• Strong writing, negotiation, and client-communication abilities.

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

• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong drafting and contract-analysis skills.

• Ability to manage complex, document-heavy disputes.

• Effective communication with contractors, developers, and project personnel.

• Confidence handling hearings, arbitrations, or negotiations.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and responsive to project timelines.

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