Construction Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is proud to partner with an AmLaw 200 firm in its search for an Attorney with 2+ years of construction law experience to join the firm’s Construction Business Unit in Scottsdale, Arizona .

Ideal candidates will possess :

Courtroom experience, including file management, motion practice, and depositions

Strong advocacy, legal research, writing, and negotiation skills

Prior experience handling construction claims in litigation and / or arbitration

Familiarity with drafting and negotiating construction contracts for owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals (preferred)

Qualifications :

Excellent analytical abilities, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills

A solid work ethic and a commitment to delivering high-quality legal service

A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Active license to practice law in Arizona

Compensation & Benefits :

Salary range : $130,000 – $165,000 annually (based on a full-time schedule)

Annual discretionary bonus eligibility

Compensation is based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skillset, internal equity, and market conditions

Comprehensive benefits package includes :

Health insurance with optional HSA / FSA

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Parking or public transportation allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)