Construction Associate Attorney

Construction Associate Attorney

New York, NY | Hybrid (4 days in office)

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

A leading AmLaw firm is seeking a Construction Associate Attorney to join its established construction and real estate practice in New York. This is a growth-driven opening within a high-priority group that advises clients on complex construction, development, and project-related matters from project inception through completion.

This role is ideal for an attorney with experience drafting and negotiating construction agreements, handling construction-related disputes and claims, and advising on risk allocation among owners, contractors, and design professionals.

Compensation & Work Structure

• Compensation: $215,000 – $355,000 base salary, plus bonus
• Billable Requirement: 1,850 hours
• Work Model: Hybrid schedule with four days in the office - New York, NY

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated construction and commercial agreements
• Advise clients on risk allocation among owners, contractors, design professionals, and other project stakeholders
• Handle construction-related disputes, claims, payment issues, and project-related conflicts
• Support real estate development and construction projects throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with partners and clients on high-value, complex construction and development matters
• Assist with matters involving design-build contracts, EPC agreements, architect/engineer agreements, mechanics liens, and payment remedies

Qualifications

• Construction law experience, including contracts, disputes, claims, or project support
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction or development-related agreements
• Familiarity with risk allocation among owners, contractors, design professionals, and other project stakeholders
• Exposure to real estate development, project-based legal xrczosw work, or construction-related commercial transactions
• Strong writing, analytical, and client-service skills
• JD from an accredited law school; active bar admission and good standing
• Ability to provide a legal writing sample during the interview process

Why This Opportunity

• Join a growing, high-priority construction practice
• Work on sophisticated construction, development, and project-related matters
• Gain direct interaction with senior attorneys and decision-makers
• Strong compensation range with a reasonable billable requirement for the market
• Long-term career growth within a highly respected law firm platform