Top National Construction Company Seeks Senior Construction Counsel for NY

A national construction company with more than $13.B in annual revenue is seeking a highly motivated, experienced construction attorney with a strong background in vertical construction projects and transactional construction matters. The role is based in New York and reports to the New York Regional General Counsel.

This attorney will be a trusted legal advisor to the company’s operations, primarily in New York, with opportunities to support regions around the country. The role works closely with regional general counsel, project executives, field teams and executive leadership on a complex portfolio of vertical construction projects. This is a rare chance to join a tight-knit, high-performing legal team supporting a rapidly growing business, with meaningful opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities include:

• Serving as legal counsel for active vertical construction projects, including reviewing, drafting and negotiating construction management agreements, subcontracts and other transactional documents.
• Advising internal clients on all legal aspects of project execution, including risk mitigation, claims strategy, dispute resolution and contract interpretation.
• Working proactively with project teams to administer contracts, identify risk and implement risk mitigation plans while empowering the business to succeed.
• Monitoring changes in construction and commercial law and providing practical, business-focused guidance on their impact.
• Drafting and negotiating contract administration correspondence, including notices of default, change orders, delay claims and lien waivers.
• Overseeing outside counsel on claims, litigation and arbitration matters, including budget, strategy and outcomes.
• Conducting in-house training on risk management, contract compliance and claims prevention.
• Regularly visiting project sites to build relationships and stay close to ongoing operations.
• Supporting the company’s broader legal needs in New York and other regions, with occasional travel.

Candidates must have 8 years of experience practicing construction law, preferably focused on vertical construction, at a reputable law firm and/or in a corporate legal department. Significant experience in contract negotiation and transactional construction law is essential. Experience representing general contractors or working in-house in the construction industry is highly preferred. Candidates must be admitted in New York or able to become licensed promptly.

The ideal candidate is:

• A confident negotiator who is calm under pressure.
• An outstanding communicator and trusted advisor.
• A self-starter who is equally comfortable leading independently and working as part of a close team.
• Organized, responsive and meticulous in their written work.

The compensation range for this opportunity is a base salary of $300,000-$350,000, plus an annual discretionary performance-based cash bonus and a generous, comprehensive benefits package.

This position requires 4 days in the midtown NYC office and regular project site visits.