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

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.

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. Additional Operational Details 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 and Visa Security Clearance Required: No Visa Candidate Considered: No Compensation Base Salary -USD $120,000 to $180,000