Senior Construction & Commercial Litigation Partner Chicago, IL

Practice area:

- Litigation - Commercial, Litigation - Construction - General, Litigation - Construction Defect (Defense)

A top-tier law firm in Chicago is seeking a senior Construction & Commercial Litigation Attorney (10+ years) to lead its Dispute Resolution Department. This Partner-track position offers leadership authority, first-chair trial work, and significant growth potential in one of the most competitive Chicago legal jobs markets.

A prominent, growth-focused litigation firm in Chicago is seeking a seasoned Litigation Associate Attorney or senior-level General Litigation Attorney ready to step into a Lateral Partner role leading its Dispute Resolution Department. This is a rare leadership opportunity within a top-tier law firm known for handling complex commercial, construction, and construction defect defense matters.

This Partner-track position is designed for an entrepreneurial Construction Litigation Attorney with a portable book of business and a proven ability to independently manage high-value disputes. The firm has experienced sustained growth in its litigation practice and is investing in strong leadership to expand its presence in the Chicago legal job market.

• Lead and oversee the Dispute Resolution Department and all litigation attorneys
• Handle complex commercial litigation, construction litigation, and construction defect (defense) matters from filing through trial
• Serve as first-chair in mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings
• Navigate litigation in the Law and Chancery Divisions of the Cook County Circuit Court
• Represent clients in AAA and JAMS arbitration forums
• Independently manage sophisticated client relationships
• Oversee litigation hold procedures and electronic discovery protocols
• Draft complaints, dispositive motions, briefs, and trial materials with minimal oversight
• Develop and standardize internal litigation processes
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and staff
• Drive business development initiatives and expand a portable book of repeatable client business
• Implement billing strategies that minimize write-offs and maximize compensation

• Minimum 10+ years of active litigation practice
• Demonstrated experience in commercial litigation, construction litigation, and construction defect defense
• Admission to the Illinois Bar in good standing
• Proven leadership and mentorship experience managing litigation teams
• Portable book of business of $100,000+ in repeatable annual revenue
• Strong trial advocacy, deposition, and brief-writing experience
• Deep knowledge of Illinois mechanics lien law and professional ethics rules
• Experience handling high-risk, high-value disputes independently
• Proficiency in electronic discovery tools and legal technology
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Strong administrative and operational support
• Strategic investment in technology and legal innovation
• Compensation structures aligned with performance and business development
• Leadership visibility and influence across firm operations

• Department head opportunity within a respected top-tier law firm
• Immediate first-chair trial and arbitration authority
• Clear pathway to equity-level advancement
• Autonomy to grow and scale your own client portfolio
• Direct influence on firm-wide operations and strategic direction
• Opportunity to lead industry-shaping construction litigation matters by year-end
• Few Chicago legal jobs offer this level of responsibility combined with institutional support

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