Of Counsel - Construction Litigation

In this role you will manage complex construction and commercial disputes, providing strategic legal guidance from intake through trial. You will lead discovery, motions, and trial preparation while mentoring junior attorneys and collaborating with partners to achieve favorable outcomes. You will advise developers, owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and energy clients on risk allocation and contract interpretation. This position offers a chance to shape litigation strategy, stay current on construction law, and contribute to the growth of the practice.

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Bonus
• Hybrid
• Growth opportunities

• Manage a docket of complex construction and commercial litigation matters (breach of contract, delay claims, payment disputes, construction defect, fraud, energy-related disputes).
• Develop case strategy and provide practical legal advice to project stakeholders.
• Draft and oversee pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other court filings.
• Lead depositions, hearings, mediations and trials; prepare witnesses and coordinate expert testimony.
• Conduct and supervise discovery, including electronic discovery, document review and expert engagement.
• Handle AIA contract interpretation and disputes; advise on contract drafting and risk allocation.
• Manage settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Collaborate with partners and associates on budgets, staffing, and litigation timelines.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Assist in business development, including client presentations, proposals, and maintaining relationships.
• Stay updated on construction law developments, industry practices, and relevant statutes and rules.

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to practice in NJ & NY
• 10+ years of litigation experience with a substantial focus on construction and commercial litigation
• Proven trial experience and track record through dispositive motions, hearings, and trials
• Extensive experience with pleadings, depositions, discovery, motion practice, expert retention and trial preparation
• Experience representing developers, general contractors, subcontractors, owners or energy clients in construction disputes
• Strong familiarity with construction contracts (including AIA agreements), contract interpretation, delay and scheduling claims, payment issues and construction defect litigation
• Excellent legal research, writing and oral advocacy; ability to draft persuasive motions and appellate briefs
• Practical understanding of forensic accounting, scheduling analysis, mechanics of construction and expert testimony
• Ability to manage large-volume discovery and e-discovery workflows; collaborative with technical experts
• Track record of client development and relationship management; ability to work independently and contribute to team growth
• High professional ethics, strong judgment, and commitment to mentoring

• collaboration
• mentoring
• strong judgment
• pleadings
• depositions
• discovery and e-discovery workflows