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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)