About the Position:
We are working with a premier mid-size law firm with an immediate need for a construction litigation attorney (8+ yrs) to join its Chicago office as a senior associate or partner. This thriving practice represents owners, developers, lenders, architects, and engineers in a variety of construction-related litigation matters. The firm offers a great work-life balance in a collegial atmosphere!
Highlights:
· Quality of life
· Unlimited professional growth potential
· Collaborative and supportive firm culture
· No business required
Responsibilities:
· Represent clients including, lenders, owners, developers, contractors, architects, and engineers in construction litigation matters
· Draft and negotiate construction, design, and design-build agreements
· Take and defend depositions
· Handle pre-trial matters as well as trials
Required Qualifications:
· 8 or more years of construction litigation experience including, construction defect claims, insurance coverage related to construction claims, and delay and impact claims
· Experience drafting and negotiating construction agreements
· Experience taking/defending depositions and pre-trial and trial experience
· A technical background in design or construction is a plus
Location:
Chicago, IL
Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $175,000 – $255,000.