Construction Attorney

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction-related contracts and agreements.
• Handling mechanic’s liens and bond claims, including performance bond and payment bond issues.
• Managing claims involving changed conditions, unforeseen site conditions, and scope disputes.
• Representing clients in disputes involving wrongful termination, abandonment, acceleration, delay, lost productivity, and liquidated damages.
• Addressing claims related to defective plans, specifications, and design issues.
• Assisting clients with bid protests and procurement-related disputes, when applicable.
• Advising clients throughout all phases of construction projects to mitigate risk and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Managing deadlines, filings, and procedural requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintaining strong client relationships through responsiveness, strategic guidance, and adherence to client guidelines.
• Accurately recording and maintaining billable hours while ensuring all deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Admission to practice in the State of New York is required (Admission to practice in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania is a plus).
• At least 5 years of experience practicing construction law.
• Demonstrated experience with construction contract drafting and review.
• Proven experience handling mechanic’s liens, bond claims, and construction-related disputes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex legal and technical issues.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating effectively with team members.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice in the State of New York is required (Admission to practice in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania is a plus).
• At least 5 years of experience practicing construction law.
• Demonstrated experience with construction contract drafting and review.
• Proven experience handling mechanic’s liens, bond claims, and construction-related disputes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex legal and technical issues.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating effectively with team members.

Skills

• Admission to practice in the State of New York is required (Admission to practice in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania is a plus).
• At least 5 years of experience practicing construction law.
• Demonstrated experience with construction contract drafting and review.
• Proven experience handling mechanic’s liens, bond claims, and construction-related disputes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex legal and technical issues.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating effectively with team members.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill set, and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) (with generous vested match), flexible work options, and paid time off.

Schedule

Not specified.