Construction Commercial Litigation Attorney

Construction Commercial Litigation Attorney - Long Island

Firm:

Founded 40+ years ago, this is a national litigation law firm, with over 200 attorneys, that provides legal services to businesses, insurance companies, and other organizations across a wide range of industries.

Role:

The ideal candidate will have experience handling construction disputes involving owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, suppliers, and other construction industry participants. The attorney will be responsible for managing litigation matters, developing case strategies, conducting discovery, drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, negotiating resolutions, and representing clients in court and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

Responsibilities:

• Handle construction-related disputes involving project delays, defects, design errors, defective workmanship, payment disputes, change orders, scope of work disagreements, and contract interpretation.
• Represent owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals in construction litigation and arbitration.
• Manage a broad range of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, business torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, and other complex business conflicts.
• Develop litigation strategies that align with clients' legal positions, business objectives, and risk tolerance.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments, litigation strategy, budgets, risks, and anticipated outcomes.
• Provide practical, business-oriented advice regarding dispute resolution, contract enforcement, and litigation avoidance.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Approximately 1-5 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in construction litigation, commercial litigation, or a combination of both.
• Experience managing litigation matters through discovery, motion practice, mediation, arbitration, or trial preparation.
• Familiarity with construction contracts, construction project delivery methods, change orders, delay claims, construction defects, payment disputes, and related contractual remedies.
• Base Salary: $100-170k+, commensurate with experience.
• Additional Compensation:
  Annual performance-based bonus.
• Benefits Package:
  Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match program, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and professional development/career growth programs.