Construction Attorney

5-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Fredericksburg is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney with a focused portable construction practice and a minimum of 6 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have expertise in drafting and negotiating construction contracts, litigating construction claims, and advising clients on regulatory compliance throughout construction projects.

Duties:

• Manage a focused portable construction practice.
• Draft and negotiate construction and design contracts.
• Litigate construction-related claims including defects, delays, cost overruns, and bid protests.
• Provide legal advice on bonds, sureties, mechanic’s liens, and public contract law.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance throughout construction projects.
• Defend matters before the Construction Board, if applicable.
• Handle subcontractor disputes and products liability issues.
• Familiarity with AIA forms and LEED certification preferred.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Bar in Virginia or North Carolina.
• Minimum of 6 years of construction law experience.
• Focused portable construction practice.
• Experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts.
• Litigation experience in construction-related claims.
• Knowledge of bonds, sureties, mechanic’s liens, and public contract law.
• Familiarity with AIA forms and LEED certification preferred.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the Bar in Virginia or North Carolina.

Skills:

• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Litigation and dispute resolution.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Construction law expertise.
• Client advisory.
• Subcontractor dispute resolution.

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