Construction Attorney

Location: Riverside, CA (Metro Area) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $200k-$300k

Overview

An established construction-industry company specializing in HVAC, Mechanical Electrical, Heating & New Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join its legal team. This role provides world-class legal representation and contract guidance to internal construction professionals, playing a key part in protecting the company from liability and payment risks.

What you'll do

• Review, modify, and create construction contracts, government contracts, and contractor agreements to protect against general liability and payment protection issues
• Provide legal counsel by analyzing client situations, defining needs, and determining proper strategy and course of action
• Prepare legal documents such as correspondence, motions, pleadings, briefs, and claims
• Resolve construction claims and disputes involving contracts, construction defects, torts, payments, bond claims, and liens, avoiding litigation and arbitration where possible
• Mediate, negotiate, arbitrate, litigate, and argue motions on behalf of clients during legal proceedings in court
• Supervise tasks assigned to administrative staff and paralegals, and coordinate with clerks on client billing, meetings, and case wrap-up

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active member of the ABA/local bar association in California
• Licensed to practice law in California
• Current knowledge of the construction industry, including labor law, contracts, processes, methods, building codes, and safety regulations
• Knowledge of HVAC, Mechanical Electrical, Heating & New Construction
• Ability to handle a heavy caseload with little supervision
• Strong writing, decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills

Preferred qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of litigation experience and dispute resolution as a defense attorney or general counsel
• Specialty in construction law strongly preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Compensation range: $200k-$300k

Why this role

This position offers the opportunity to provide world-class legal representation and contract writing within an established team of construction professionals.