Construction Associate Attorney - New York

Location: New York, NY

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Our client, a prestigious AmLaw 100 national law firm, is seeking a driven Associate Attorney to join their Chambers -ranked Construction Practice Group in New York (link removed) This is an exciting opportunity for a construction attorney interested in negotiating contracts and dispute resolution for some of the largest real estate development projects in the nation.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record (link removed)>
  
• Active Bar Admission in New York , in good standing.


• 34 years of substantive experience in construction infrastructure , project development , or real estate (link removed)>
  
• Transactional background is strongly preferred (link removed)>
  
• Proven ability to manage and execute multiple complex transactions with precision and efficiency.


• Thrives in a collaborative team setting, while also showing initiative and independence.


• Soft Skills: Excellent legal writing, negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent real estate developers in contract negotiations for projects including airports, sports stadiums, hospitals, high-rise construction, energy infrastructure, and related developments.


• Advise clients on dispute resolution related to construction infrastructure, project development, and real estate issues.


• Provide strategic support throughout all phases of real estate development and construction (link removed)>
  
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of attorneys on transactional, project management, and litigation matters for construction projects.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to work within a market-leading construction practice group , handling some of the nation's largest construction projects for high-profile real estate developers (link removed) Youll be part of a collaborative team where associates receive direct client contact, hands-on deal experience, and mentoring from top-tier practitioners. The New York office offers a collegial, entrepreneurial culture with a commitment to professional development and work-life balance.

Compensation & Benefits

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  Competitive Salary: $250,000 $275,000 , commensurate with experience.



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  Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes top-tier medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid maternity and paternity leave, generous PTO, profit-sharing, tuition assistance, and additional perks.



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  Supportive Culture: Our client fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports innovation, balance, and career advancement.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter , resume , and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer (link removed)>