New York-area firm advising owners and developers on construction and real estate disputes
Litigation Associate
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Clients here build and finance complex projects—hospitals, mixed-use towers, infrastructure—and they need litigators who understand the contracts, bonds, and schedules behind every delay and defect claim. You will handle breach of contract actions, mechanic's lien enforcement, and construction-defect litigation in New York state and federal courts, often in bet-the-project postures where the lien or bond claim threatens financing. Much of the work sits at the intersection of real property and commercial litigation, with exposure to both arbitrations and jury trials.
What this firm is looking for
- 2–7 years of litigation experience, ideally with exposure to construction, real estate, or surety disputes
- Active New York bar admission (or immediate eligibility)
- Drafting and arguing experience in state or federal court—motions, discovery, or arbitration practice
- Comfort managing client relationships directly and translating project details into legal strategy
- Hybrid presence in New York office expected
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