Construction Litigation Associate

Construction Litigation Associate (4 Years' Experience)

Tampa, Florida

$170,000 - $220,000 DOE

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Construction Litigation Associate to join a highly regarded national law firm with an established and growing Construction practice in Tampa, Florida.

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated and high-value construction disputes, representing a diverse client base that includes developers, contractors, subcontractors, owners, architects, engineers, and other construction industry professionals. You'll join a collaborative team handling complex matters from initial strategy through to trial and resolution.

The Role

You will manage a varied caseload of construction litigation matters, taking responsibility for files independently while collaborating with experienced attorneys on larger, more complex disputes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a broad range of construction litigation matters from inception through to resolution.
• Advising clients on construction contract disputes, delay and disruption claims, defect claims, payment disputes, and risk management.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Conducting depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings.
• Developing litigation strategy and working closely with clients to achieve commercially focused outcomes.
• Collaborating with experts, consultants, and technical professionals throughout the litigation process.
• Managing deadlines, client communication, and all aspects of case progression efficiently.

About You

The successful candidate will possess:

• 4 years' experience in Construction Litigation.
• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• Experience managing litigation matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong drafting, advocacy, negotiation, and legal research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive compensation in the region of $170,000 - $220,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a respected national practice with an established presence in the construction sector.
• Exposure to complex, high-value construction disputes across a wide range of industries.
• High-quality work with sophisticated regional and national clients.
• Excellent career progression within a growing litigation team.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with ongoing professional development and mentorship.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Construction Litigation Associate seeking to advance their career with a nationally recognised practice. You'll enjoy exposure to challenging and rewarding work, a strong pipeline of complex matters, and genuine opportunities for long-term professional growth within a collaborative and high-performing team.