Construction Associate (3-5 years experience)

Hanson Bridgett LLP

$205K — $245K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in construction law, general litigation, or real estate
  • California Bar license required
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • High level of analytical ability
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Intelligent, entrepreneurial mindset with problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented and organized with a team player attitude

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice and representation to owners, designers, contractors, and project teams
  • Assist in resolving disputes related to construction projects
  • Draft and review construction contracts and legal documents
  • Collaborate with attorneys from related practice areas such as environmental and real estate law
  • Support public and private project initiatives
  • Engage in negotiations and stakeholder communications
  • Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant construction law issues

Benefits

  • Supportive hybrid work environment across multiple California locations
  • Opportunity to work with a top-ranked construction team
  • Collaboration with experts in land-use and environmental law
  • Pathway towards partnership within the firm
  • Engagement with a diverse range of projects and clients
Full Job Description
Our Chambers USA Band 1 ranked construction team has an opening for a construction associate. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, preferably working in construction law. However, candidates with general litigation or real estate experience will be considered. We represent owners, designers, contractors, and project teams on both public and private projects. Our practice is supported by land-use, environmental, real estate, and public agency attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated and growing construction practice.

This is a hybrid position based out of San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Rafael, or Walnut Creek. The annual base compensation range for this California position is between $205,000 and $245,000. Placement within the salary range depends upon a number of factors including but not limited to years of experience and professional skills required for this role.

Ideal candidates will have a distinguished academic background and impeccable references. CA Bar required. Strong research, writing and communication skills, high level of analytical skills as well as excellent and highly adaptable communication skills are required. We seek intelligent, entrepreneurial, team players who are practical, problem solvers, ambitious, organized and detail oriented and are looking towards partnership with Hanson Bridgett.

To be considered for a position, please submit:
  • Cover letter (optional)
  • Resume
  • Law school transcript
  • Writing Sample

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