Midlevel Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Associate

About the role

The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience litigating complex commercial disputes related to design and construction. A degree or background experience in the design/construction industry would also be beneficial. Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school as well as be admitted and in good standing to practice.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced lawyers to provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact.
• Assume independent and team-based responsibilities in handling complex litigation matters.
• Provide high-quality client service and support.

Requirements

• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted and in good standing to practice.

Skills

• Experience in complex commercial disputes related to design and construction.
• Background or degree in the design/construction industry.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $210,000 - $265,000 per year.
• Compensation determined during the interview process based on various factors.

Pay

• Base compensation: $210,000 - $ 265,000 / year.

Schedule

• Not specified.

About the Firm

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across five continents in more than 40 offices. We have experienced dramatic growth in the past decade and now rank among the largest U.S. based law firms in the world. We take pride in constantly striving for innovation, imagination and an entrepreneurial spirit. We come up with big ideas and then roll up our sleeves to get the job done, guiding our clients through their most complex issues in a variety of industry sectors and across multiple regions of the world.

Notice

• We participate in E-Verify in certain Firm locations for purposes of verifying employment eligibility.
• Please be advised that this position requires successful completion of a background check.
• In accordance with the Washington State Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and applicable law qualified California and Washington State applicants with criminal history records will be considered.
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
• The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal.