Construction Litigation Associate

Location: New York, NY (Onsite)
Position Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Work Policy: Onsite
Start Timeline: ASAP

Compensation

• Base Salary: $250,000 - $285,000 (commensurate with experience)

About
A leading New York City law firm dedicated exclusively to real estate, with nearly 50 years of experience shaping the city’s skyline. The firm offers comprehensive legal services across transactional and litigation matters, serving a broad client base including owners, developers, educational institutions, not-for-profits, lenders, and equity investors.

Why join

• Work at the forefront of New York City real estate law

• Handle complex construction litigation matters with direct courtroom and arbitration exposure

• Join a respected team known for shaping major real estate trends and outcomes in New York

• Gain experience across diverse litigation and transactional work within the real estate sector

Responsibilities

Contractual Advisory

• Interpret construction contract terms

• Advise on scope of contractual responsibilities

New York Construction Law

• File and discharge mechanics liens under NY Mechanics Lien Law

• Advise on New York Trust Fund statutes

Dispute Resolution

• Represent clients in:

• New York State and Federal Courts

• AAA arbitration

• Mediations

Substantive Litigation Work

• Participate in trial and arbitration proceedings

• Draft and file pleadings (complaints, answers, etc.)

• Handle discovery (interrogatories, document production, e-discovery review)

• Draft, brief, and argue motions to dismiss and for summary judgment

• Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda

• Take and defend depositions

• Prepare fact and expert witnesses for hearings or trial

• Draft mediation statements

• Prepare trial and arbitration materials (exhibit lists, witness prep)

Construction Contracts

• Draft and negotiate:

• General contracts

• Construction management agreements

• Subcontractor agreements

• Professional services and consulting agreements

• AIA and DBIA form contracts

Must-have qualifications

• 5-7 years of complex litigation experience focused on construction

• Expertise in NY mechanics lien and trust fund statutes

• Direct trial or arbitration experience

• Strong legal writing and research capabilities

• Experience in contract drafting and negotiation for construction agreements

• Admitted to practice in New York