Remote Construction Transactional Attorney

Location: California (Remote or Hybrid – Candidate Preference)

Compensation: $190,000 – $240,000 base salary + performance-based bonuses (DOE)

Experience Level: Senior Associate / Of Counsel

A highly respected California law firm is seeking an experienced Construction Transactional Attorney to join its growing construction and real estate practice.

This role offers
flexible work arrangements (remote or hybrid, based on candidate preference), sophisticated transactional work, and long-term career stability.

The firm provides a collaborative environment
, reasonable billable expectations, and the opportunity to work closely with seasoned practitioners on high-value construction matters throughout California.

The selected attorney will advise owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals on a wide range of construction transactions, supporting projects from pre-development through completion. This role is ideal for a senior attorney who enjoys contract drafting, deal strategy, and client advisory work rather than litigation.

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction-related agreements
  , including:
• Design-build and CM at-risk agreements
• Subcontracts and consultant agreements
• Advise clients on risk allocation
  , indemnity, insurance, bonding, and warranty provisions
• Support commercial, residential, mixed-use, and public works projects
• Collaborate with real estate, land use, and litigation teams as needed
• Manage matters independently and serve as a trusted advisor to clients
• Mentor junior attorneys when appropriate
• 10+ years of construction transactional experience
• Strong background in construction contract drafting and negotiation
• Experience advising owners, developers, contractors, and design professionals
• Familiarity with California construction law
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a remote or hybrid environment
• 💼 Annual discretionary and billable-hours bonuses
• 🏡
  Remote or hybrid work arrangement (candidate’s choice)
• ⚖️ Reasonable billable hours expectations
• 📈 401(k) with partial match
• 🤝 Collegial culture with strong mentoring and long-term growth opportunities

• High-level transactional construction work
• Flexible work model tailored to senior attorneys
• Strong, steady pipeline of construction matters
• Emphasis on professional growth, integrity, and collaboration
• Ideal for attorneys seeking top-tier work without Big Law burnout

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly or inquire confidentially for additional details.