Construction Attorney

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of public works and construction-related agreements, including professional services agreements
• Provide legal guidance regarding public procurement processes
• Aid clients with construction-related disputes and claims
• Research and analyze legal issues affecting construction and public contracting matters
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and clients
• Learn and become proficient in various construction delivery methods

Qualifications

• Contract negotiation experience, including drafting and reviewing a variety of types of contracts
• Experience with and/or a willingness to learn public procurement processes
• Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
• Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to learn the nuances of a broad range of construction processes and agreements, and related matters arising in representing public entities
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Approaches new challenges and navigates obstacles with a solution-oriented mindset
• Anticipates needs and takes appropriate action to move work forward
• Ability to apply legal research skills and critical thinking to assigned work
• Demonstrated success working as a team player in a fast-paced environment, as well as the ability to work independently
• Litigation experience or willingness to work on litigation matters is a plus
• Admission to the California State Bar

Pay

The annual salary range the Firm reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $120,000 to $175,000. The final annual salary offered will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Benefits

In addition to the offered salary, our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing options; sick and vacation time, along with paid holidays. We offer additional voluntary benefits designed to meet your individual needs.