Job Description
Job Description
Position : Construction & Design Associate
Location : Seattle, WA
Overview :
Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking an Associate with 2-3 years of construction law, litigation, or government contracting experience to join its Construction & Design Practice Group in Seattle. The group represents public and private owners, general contractors, and engineers across a wide range of projects, providing counsel from pre-project planning and risk assessment through contract drafting, claims management, and dispute resolution .
Key Responsibilities :
Advise clients on construction and design-related legal issues across diverse projects
Draft, negotiate, and manage complex construction and engineering contracts
Handle claims management, risk mitigation, and dispute preservation
Represent clients in litigation and dispute resolution proceedings
Qualifications :
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
2-3 years of experience in construction law, litigation, or government contracting
Washington Bar admission required
Strong drafting, communication, and analytical skills
Highlights :
High-caliber construction and design practice with public and private sector clients
Opportunity to handle sophisticated contract and dispute matters
Competitive compensation with salary range : $205,000 - $235,000 , depending on experience
Option for reduced billable-hour track with proportional salary adjustment
Comprehensive benefits and performance-based bonuses
Construction Associate • Seattle, WA, US