Construction Attorney

Robert Half is conducting a confidential search for a Senior Contracts Attorney to support a growing legal and procurement function within a public-sector affiliated organization.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience negotiating and advising on construction, procurement, municipal, and government contracts. This role will initially focus on a broad range of vendor, service, procurement, and operational agreements while positioning the attorney to support anticipated expansion of large-scale construction and infrastructure-related contracting initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned contracts attorney seeking a highly visible role partnering with procurement, operations, finance, facilities, engineering, and executive leadership teams.

Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid | In Office Fridays) Schedule: Full-Time Bar Admission: Active New York State Bar Required Duration: 6+ Months (Potential of Extension) Pay Rate: $75+ per hour (DOE)

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer complex construction, procurement, consulting, professional services, and vendor agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on public procurement requirements, competitive bidding processes, contract compliance, and government contracting regulations.
• Provide legal support for construction, capital improvement, facilities, infrastructure, and public works projects.
• Review and negotiate key contract provisions, including indemnification, insurance, warranties, change orders, liquidated damages, dispute resolution, and default remedies.
• Partner with procurement, supply chain, operations, finance, facilities, and project management teams on contract strategy and risk mitigation.
• Develop and improve contract templates, procurement procedures, and contracting best practices.
• Assist with contractor disputes, contract claims, procurement issues, and escalated contractual matters.
• Present contractual and procurement guidance to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Support evolving organizational initiatives that may expand beyond traditional supply chain contracting into broader organizational agreements and construction-related matters.

Qualifications

• Active admission and good standing with the New York State Bar.
• 5-10+ years of legal experience with a focus on construction law, procurement, municipal law, government contracting, or public-sector operations.
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction and procurement agreements.
• Strong knowledge of New York public procurement regulations and government contracting requirements.
• Experience supporting public agencies, municipalities, authorities, or government-affiliated organizations.
• Experience advising on capital projects, infrastructure projects, public works initiatives, or large-scale construction matters.
• Strong contract negotiation, risk assessment, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and business stakeholders.