5+ years of experience as a construction lawyer with a focus on complex projects.
Strong familiarity with AIA documents and construction contract administration.
Experience negotiating equipment supply agreements with procurement protections.
J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, eligible for in-house practice.
Owner/developer-side experience is particularly relevant.
Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate construction, design-build, and procurement agreements.
Align contractor obligations with customer commitments and project schedules.
Advise on change orders, delays, warranties, and project risks.
Preserve contractual rights and manage notices and deadlines.
Develop templates and processes to enhance project execution.
Benefits
Hybrid work environment.
Opportunity to work directly with construction and development teams.
In-house position with a growing digital infrastructure company.
Chance to influence complex projects from start to finish.
Full Job Description
In-House Opportunity | Corporate Counsel - Construction - Atlanta (Hybrid)
We're partnering with a digital infrastructure company seeking a construction attorney to join their growing team. This is a rare opportunity for a construction attorney to go in-house!
Reporting to the General Counsel, this attorney will work directly with construction, development and procurement teams, supporting complex projects from initial contracting through commissioning and closeout.
The work includes:
Drafting and negotiating construction, design-build, architectural, engineering and equipment procurement agreements, including AIA forms and amendments.
Aligning contractor obligations with customer commitments, project schedules and financing requirements.
Advising on change orders, delays, warranties, indemnities, insurance and other project risks.
Preserving contractual rights, managing notices and deadlines, and supporting claims and dispute resolution.
Developing practical templates, playbooks and processes that help project teams execute effectively.
The ideal background:
5+ years of experience as a construction lawyer, with substantial experience advising on complex construction projects.
Strong familiarity with AIA documents and construction contract administration.
Experience negotiating equipment supply agreements, including long-lead procurement and delivery protections.
A J.D. and active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar, with eligibility to practice in-house in the applicable jurisdiction.
Owner/developer-side experience is particularly relevant. Experience with data centers, power infrastructure, industrial facilities, commercial real estate or other capital-intensive projects is highly valued. Prior in-house experience is welcome but not required. Hybrid work is required.
