Construction Law Associate Attorney

A highly-regarded Chicago law firm, well-known for its Chambers-ranked Construction Law practice, is seeking a Construction Law Associate with 4+ years of experience to join its growing and thriving Construction Law practice group. This role is ideal for an attorney with a strong background in construction litigation who is looking to deepen their expertise and grow within a collaborative, high-performing team.The ideal candidate will be an excellent legal writer with experience handling matters involving design defects, construction defects, project delays, mechanic’s liens, and payment disputes within the construction industry. While the primary focus of this role is construction litigation, candidates with construction transactional experience—or an interest in developing transactional skills—are encouraged to apply.The construction practice represents general contractors, owners, and developers in drafting and negotiating construction agreements, resolving pre-claim disputes, and litigating complex claims in both state and federal courts, as well as arbitration proceedings across the United States. This is a highly collaborative team where associates work closely with experienced partners on strategy, case management, and dispute resolution. Attorneys in this group receive strong mentorship, hands-on experience, and exposure to complex matters from the outset.Salary: Up to $245,000 depending on experience plus competitive benefits and perks, all while working on complex construction law matters with NO billable hour requirement.