Construction Associate

About the role

Holland & Knight’s Construction Practice Group is seeking a junior associate to join its New York office. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of construction law experience. The position offers substantial mentorship from experienced construction attorneys who regularly advise clients on nationally significant projects and who maintain practices spanning both construction transactions and dispute resolution. Prior experience in contract drafting/negotiation, project counseling and dispute work is preferred. The associate will support partners and clients in all aspects of construction and infrastructure projects, from project conception through closeout, with a focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex construction, license and design-related agreements. Associates will have meaningful opportunities for direct client interaction, project team coordination and participation in complex negotiations involving owners, developers, contractors, design professionals and governmental entities. Holland & Knight possesses a collegial atmosphere and provides its professionals with a large platform and tangible opportunities for professional growth and advancement. This position will be based in New York.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate owner‑contractor, owner‑architect, construction management, engineering, consulting, access, commissioning, procurement and other project‑related contracts for a diverse range of domestic and international clients.
• Work on high‑profile developments involving healthcare facilities, educational institutions, hospitality assets, data centers, transportation and infrastructure projects, mixed‑use developments, governmental facilities and other large‑scale capital projects.
• Assist with construction‑related disputes, claims avoidance strategies, project counseling, litigation and arbitration support, and risk management matters.

Requirements

• 2‑5 years of construction law experience.
• Admission to the New York Bar or the ability to waive in.
• Experience with large infrastructure projects is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong writing skills.
• Attention to detail.

Skills

• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Project counseling.
• Dispute work (including claims avoidance, litigation and arbitration support, risk management).

Benefits

• Collegial atmosphere.
• Large platform for professional work.
• Tangible opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Pay

In accordance with applicable Pay Transparency Laws, the pay range for this position in New York is $235,000‑$365,000. An individual’s actual compensation will depend on the individual’s qualifications and experience.