Construction Attorney

Construction Attorney – Design Professionals Practice

New York, NY

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join their growing New York office. This attorney will focus on representing architects, engineers, and other design professionals in connection with construction projects, contracts, risk management, and day-to-day legal counseling.

The ideal candidate will have experience serving as trusted counsel to design professionals, advising on the negotiation and drafting of professional services agreements, construction contracts, project disputes, and business-related matters. We are particularly interested in attorneys who understand the unique legal and business issues facing architects, engineers, and construction industry clients. While the position is primarily advisory and transactional, experience handling construction litigation, professional liability matters, or design defect disputes is a plus.

Responsibilities

Advise architects, engineers, and other design professionals on legal and business matters

Draft, review, and negotiate professional services agreements and construction-related contracts

Counsel clients on risk management, project delivery, and contract administration

Assist clients with dispute avoidance and resolution strategies

Provide practical day-to-day legal guidance throughout the lifecycle of construction and development projects

Support litigation and dispute matters when necessary

Qualifications

8+ years of experience in construction law

Experience with AIA contracts

Admission to practice in New York

Ability to serve as outside general counsel to sophisticated design and construction clients

Strong drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills

Litigation experience is a plus but not required

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice and work closely with architects, engineers, and other design professionals on sophisticated construction and business matters.