Construction & Design Associate- Seattle

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Construction & Design Associate

Location : Seattle, WA

Overview :

Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking an Associate with 2-3 years of construction law, litigation, or government contracting experience to join its Construction & Design Practice Group in Seattle. The group represents public and private owners, general contractors, and engineers across a wide range of projects, providing counsel from pre-project planning and risk assessment through contract drafting, claims management, and dispute resolution .

Key Responsibilities :

Advise clients on construction and design-related legal issues across diverse projects

Draft, negotiate, and manage complex construction and engineering contracts

Handle claims management, risk mitigation, and dispute preservation

Represent clients in litigation and dispute resolution proceedings

Qualifications :

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

2-3 years of experience in construction law, litigation, or government contracting

Washington Bar admission required

Strong drafting, communication, and analytical skills

Highlights :

High-caliber construction and design practice with public and private sector clients

Opportunity to handle sophisticated contract and dispute matters

Competitive compensation with salary range : $205,000 - $235,000 , depending on experience

Option for reduced billable-hour track with proportional salary adjustment

Comprehensive benefits and performance-based bonuses