Construction Associate (3-5 years experience)

Hanson Bridgett LLP

$205K — $245K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in construction law, general litigation, or real estate
  • Distinguished academic background with a strong law school transcript
  • CA Bar membership required
  • Strong research, writing, and communication skills
  • High level of analytical ability with a detail-oriented approach

Responsibilities

  • Support legal representation for owners, designers, contractors, and project teams
  • Engage in both public and private construction projects
  • Collaborate with land-use, environmental, real estate, and public agency teams
  • Draft legal documents and conduct thorough research
  • Provide strategic advice on construction law matters

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with location flexibility in various California cities
  • Opportunity to join a Chambers USA Band 1 ranked construction practice
  • Access to a sophisticated and growing practice environment
  • Potential for partnership with the firm
  • Supportive team structure involving diverse legal professionals
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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