Construction Attorney
Seattle, OR - USA
Job Summary
Position: Construction Attorney
Location: Greater Seattle Area WA (Remote)
Compensation: $125000 - $175000 Base Salary Benefits
Schedule: Full-Time
Bar Requirement: Washington State Bar License Required
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Seeking an attorney with experience representing clients in the construction industry who is looking to join a well-established practice with a strong reputation and consistent workflow.
Candidates may come from:
- Construction Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Construction Transactions
- Business Litigation with construction-related experience
- Public Works and Government Contracts
- Design Professional Representation
Responsibilities:
- Advise construction industry clients on legal and business matters
- Draft review and negotiate construction contracts and related agreements
- Handle construction defect claims and disputes
- Manage lien bond and payment-related matters
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda
- Represent clients in:
- State and Federal Court
- Arbitration Proceedings
- Mediation
- Administrative Hearings
- Work closely with contractors developers architects engineers owners and suppliers
- Collaborate with firm attorneys on complex litigation and transactional matters
Desired Experience
- Licensed and in good standing with the Washington State Bar
- Experience handling construction-related disputes
- Contract drafting and negotiation experience
- Familiarity with:
- Construction contracts
- Delay claims
- Change orders
- Mechanics liens
- Payment disputes
- Public works projects
- Risk allocation provisions
- Strong legal writing and analytical skills
- Ability to independently manage matters while collaborating with a team