Construction Associate

The Firm: A well-established, full-service Northeast law firm with multiple offices and a sophisticated construction practice. It is seeking a mid-level associate in Boston.

About the Role:

You will join a team that represents construction clients across every part of their business: contract drafting and negotiation, claim preparation and presentation, mediations, litigation, and appeals. You'll take on significant responsibility and get hands-on experience in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and negotiate construction contracts
• Evaluate, manage, and monitor complex construction disputes and litigation
• Handle risk management of potential and existing claims
• Develop litigation and resolution strategies, and report to clients
• Manage local counsel and experts, and collaborate with multiple entities
• Take and defend depositions, draft and argue dispositive motions, and prepare for arbitrations, mediations, and trial

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of relevant litigation experience, including depositions, dispositive motions, and arbitration/mediation/trial preparation
• E-discovery experience
• Plus: construction contract experience, and litigating delay/disruption, payment, and breach of contract disputes
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar required
• Strong writing and oral communication skills, and an excellent academic record
• Highly motivated; able to work independently and as part of a team

What's Offered:

• Salary range: $170,000 – $200,000, based on office location, education, experience, and skill set

Please reach out to Chelsey Haibeck at chelsey.haibeck@gogpac.com or 605.501.4307 for more details.