Construction Associate Attorney Job at Direct Counsel, New York, NY

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  • Direct Counsel
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Construction Associate Attorney to join a national Am Law firm.

Locations: Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Reston (VA), Washington DC, Wilmington (DE)

The ideal candidate will have 3–4 years of construction transactional experience, including drafting and negotiating design, construction, consulting, EPC, and related development agreements on commercial, energy, and large infrastructure projects. Candidates must be able to independently manage initial contract drafts with partner oversight and possess immediately transferable skills from a large or mid-sized law firm. Experience supporting construction litigation or arbitration matters is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities include:

  • Drafting and negotiating industry-standard and bespoke construction, design, EPC, and development agreements across multiple sectors

  • Providing strategic counsel to clients on claims management, change orders, extra work claims, delay issues, and construction defect disputes

  • Supporting construction litigation and arbitration matters: drafting pleadings, handling discovery, assisting with depositions, and participating in mediations/hearings

Qualifications:

  • JD from a nationally recognized law school

  • Admitted to practice in the jurisdiction where applying

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant construction law experience

  • Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills

  • Ability to balance multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Collaborative team player with demonstrated business judgment

Compensation: $260,000 – $310,000, commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive medical, retirement, and wellness benefits.

Job Tags

Contract work, Immediate start,

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