Construction Law - Associate (Mid To Senior Level)

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a 3rd to 8th Year Associate in the Construction Law Practice of our San Francisco office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the Construction Law Associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country. Job Requirements: Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of construction law experience with transactions and/or litigation, including experience with work letters, AIA and other contract forms, and other project documentation, and/or disputes involving construction and design defects, delay and acceleration claims, extra work claims, and mechanics liens. EPC experience is a plus, but not required. Qualified candidates will have solid academic performance in law school, strong interpersonal, writing and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the desire and initiative to take ownership over work and career. Candidates must be in good standing with the CA State Bar. Practice Summary: Greenberg Traurig?s Construction Law Practice assists clients from the initial conception and delivery planning of a construction project, through procurement and bidding, in the negotiation and drafting of contracts, throughout construction, to project close-out and the resolution of disputes. Our experience is rooted in a diverse client base, which includes developers, public and private owners, designers and consultants, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, sureties, insurance companies, and lenders. Our lawyers are recognized locally and nationally as leaders in the area of construction law and the majority of our construction lawyers practice only construction law, either transactional or arbitration and litigation. We believe that GT?s construction transactional practice makes us better litigators, our construction litigation practice makes us better transactional lawyers, and our combined practices give us unique insights that distinguish us from other firms. Supported by the multidisciplinary resources of one of the country?s largest law firms, GT applies its deep knowledge and experience to effectively address all of the issues that commonly arise on construction projects. To apply, submit your resume, cover letter, law school transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable), and a writing sample. Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third party submissions; for access, contact Jessica Fijolek. The expected pay range for this position is: $215,000 to $400,000 per year Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual?s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Construction, Litigation, Real Estate