Business Law Attorney with Construction Focus

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Business Law Attorney with a Construction Focus to support the legal needs of construction industry clients in Grandview, OH. The ideal candidate will possess strong business transactional experience and a working knowledge of legal issues commonly faced in the construction lifecycle, from formation and financing to project management and contract negotiation.

Duties

• Serve as trusted counsel to construction-related businesses on entity formation, ownership structuring, and corporate governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, including AIA documents, development agreements, and vendor/subcontractor terms.
• Advise clients on business transactions including asset purchases, joint ventures, and buy-sell agreements.
• Counsel clients on risk mitigation strategies, employment matters, insurance and bonding requirements, and dispute resolution.
• Support clients with licensing, regulatory compliance, and lien and payment enforcement procedures.
• Collaborate with litigation, real estate, and finance attorneys when construction projects touch multiple practice areas.
• Assist with succession planning and business transition strategies for closely held construction businesses.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Ohio.
• 4+ years of experience in business law or commercial transactions.
• Construction industry knowledge or prior work with construction-related clients preferred.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Team player with a business-minded approach to client service.
• Excellent communication, client management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and client management abilities.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Collaborative work environment.

This Ohio based firm has been in business for over 45 years. The firm specializes in all aspects of business law. Some of their areas of practice consist of business, banking-finance, litigation and capital finance. A significant group of proficient lawyers are staffed at the firm and receive notable mention in a top industry publication.