Construction Litigation Partner - Construction Litigation

About This Role

Taking the next step in a construction litigation career is the focus of this role, within a firm that offers sophisticated legal work, meaningful client relationships, and a transparent path to equity partnership. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced construction litigator seeking a long-term platform to expand their practice, strengthen client relationships, and play a key role in a growing Construction Litigation group. You will work alongside accomplished attorneys across multiple disciplines while representing developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and commercial clients in complex construction disputes.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in construction litigation matters involving contract disputes, construction defects, delay claims, payment disputes, mechanics liens, and related construction controversies
• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, and trial
• Advise developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals on litigation strategy and risk management
• Develop and maintain client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the Construction Litigation practice
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions for construction industry clients

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission
• Significant construction litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Experience handling construction-related disputes, commercial litigation matters, or mechanics lien claims
• Experience independently managing client relationships and sophisticated litigation matters
• Existing book of business or demonstrated business development success

Nice to have:

• Experience representing developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, or design professionals
• Experience handling construction defect, delay, payment, or contract disputes
• Experience managing arbitrations, mediations, and trial matters
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys or leading complex matters

Benefits

• Upside tied to both production and origination
• Director compensation driven by both originated revenue and personal production
• 15% origination credit on collected revenue from clients you originate
• Production-based compensation ranging from approximately 30%-40% of collected working attorney revenue, depending on your two-year average production levels
• Annual profit-sharing contributions historically ranging from $10K-$28K

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