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Construction Law Associate Attorney (Full-Time) New York City, NY - DK

New York City, NY

Key Responsibilities:

  • Construction Litigation & Defense: Manage and execute complex construction litigation lifecycles, executing high-quality research, legal writing, and oral advocacy.

  • Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Structure, draft, and negotiate technical construction contracts, design agreements, and project management documentation.

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Lead and support mediation, arbitration, and formal dispute resolution pathways on behalf of industry stakeholders.

  • Risk Management Counseling: Provide data-driven legal advice, proactive contract reviews, and risk mitigation strategies to corporate clients.

Required Qualifications:

  • Core Experience Level: Minimum 5 to 9 years of dedicated Construction Law experience.

  • Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

  • Licensing: Active Bar Admission in good standing in either New York (NY) or New Jersey (NJ).

  • Technical Legal Skills: Proven expertise in construction litigation, technical contract structuring, dispute resolution, and strong negotiation capabilities.

  • Professional Alignment: Exceptional oral/written skills, strict adherence to deadlines, and a strong client-service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Attorneys with deep, established construction law practice backgrounds.

  • Former District Attorneys, Prosecutors, or Corporation Counsel looking to transition their heavy litigation and trial experience into the construction sector.

Additional Operational Details:

Core Competencies

  • Technical: Construction law statutes, multi-party dispute litigation, complex contract drafting, legal research, and regulatory compliance oversight.

  • Professional: Client relationship management, strategic problem-solving, negotiation mastery, and cross-functional legal teamwork.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangement

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Vacation Days, Personal Days, and Floating Holidays

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)


Security Clearance Required: No
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Compensation
Base Salary - USD $120,000 to $180,000