Butler Recruitment Group · 2 months ago
Construction Associate Attorney (Transactional) - NY/PA
Carteret, NJ, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expButler Recruitment Group is representing a prominent AmLaw 100 international law firm seeking a motivated Construction Associate Attorney to join its Construction Practice Group in Philadelphia or New York. The role involves advising on sophisticated development projects and collaborating on high-profile construction matters.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate design, construction, consulting, and related agreements for owners, contractors, and developers
Advise clients on insurance requirements, bonding, lien law, and other construction risk mitigation strategies
Support transactional matters involving major development and infrastructure projects
Conduct legal research and prepare detailed memoranda and contract analyses
Collaborate with partners and cross-disciplinary teams on project planning and risk assessment
Participate in construction-related dispute matters, including claim evaluation and litigation support
Provide practical, business-oriented counsel to clients across all phases of project delivery
Qualification
Required
JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
2-4 years of substantive experience drafting and negotiating design and construction agreements
Experience representing owners and contractors on complex development projects
Knowledge of insurance, bonding, lien law, and risk mitigation issues
Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Degree in Engineering, architecture, or construction management strongly preferred
Exposure to or interest in construction litigation
Company
Butler Recruitment Group
Butler Recruitment Group is a full-service recruiting firm specializing in identifying and placing top-tier talent for clients across the Construction, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, and a wide range of other industries.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase