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 or general litigation/real estate
  • California Bar admission required
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • High analytical skills with attention to detail
  • Intelligent and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing construction-related legal issues
  • Support clients including owners, designers, and contractors
  • Draft and review contracts and legal documents
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda
  • Engage in negotiations on behalf of clients
  • Collaborate with attorneys from various specialties
  • Contribute to legal strategies for public and private projects

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model across several California locations
  • Support from a well-ranked construction law team
  • Access to a broad range of legal resources within the firm
  • Opportunity for long-term career growth toward partnership
  • Work with a diverse range of clients and projects
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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