Lateral Partner and Senior Associate - Construction and Surety

White and Williams

$120K — $180K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 years experience in construction practice
  • PA bar admission required, NJ bar admission preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a significant caseload
  • Proven track record of handling complex construction/surety-related matters
  • Existing book of business of $350K for partner candidates

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in drafting and negotiating construction contracts
  • Manage construction project administration and oversight
  • Litigate construction defect claims and disputes
  • Handle claims related to delay and disruption
  • Advocate for clients in breach of contract disputes
  • Administer and resolve mechanic’s lien issues
  • Assist clients with surety bond and indemnity claims

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule
  • 24/7 technical support
  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan with firm match
  • Paid employee life insurance and supplemental options
  • Generous vacation, sick, and personal time off
  • Access to continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities
  • Employee assistance program available
  • Domestic partner benefits included
Full Job Description
White and Williams LLP is actively seeking to grow its well-established Construction and Surety practice and welcomes resumes from senior associate candidates and lateral partner candidates. Great opportunity to join a busy team representing owners, general contractors, subcontractors, building component manufacturers, lenders, borrowers, architectural and engineering firms and insurance and surety companies in construction/surety-related matters including: • construction contract drafting/negotiation, • construction management and project administration, • construction defect litigation, • delay and disruption claims, • breach of contract claims, • mechanic's lien claims, • surety bond claims, • surety indemnity claims, • and all other forms of construction/surety-related litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. Ideal partner candidates will have a minimum book of $350K and the ability to take on challenging matters for existing Firm clients. Senior associate candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of experience in a construction practice and the ability to manage significant responsibilities across a broad caseload. We offer a flexible, hybrid home/office work schedule with state-of-the-art resources and 24/7 technical support. In addition to a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and excellent benefits. Driven by excellence in client service, we employ a team-based approach where each file is carefully staffed with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants who work collaboratively with one another to make sure the clients' needs are met. Requirements PA bar admission NJ bar admission helpful Minimum of 6 years of experience in a construction practice The Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees. Our Benefits Administrator has over 20 years of experience in the legal field and is readily available to answer questions on any of the benefits offered: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Employee Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) and Firm Match Family and Medical Leave Medical Flexible Spending Accounts CLEs Employee Assistance Program Domestic Partner Benefits Annual Flu Shots Vacation, Sick and Personal Time Pre-Tax Transportation Benefit Vision Insurance

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