Job Description

Transactional & Litigation Senior Counsel

Construction & Real Estate Opportunities - Transactional, Litigation, Land Use, Premises Liability

Compensation: $135K - $300K; additional ranges vary by role

Work Model: Hybrid / Remote Flexibility / On-site varies by role

Bar Admission: Active Bar Membership in relevant state(s) is required

IMPORTANT: WHO THESE ROLES ARE FOR

We are actively recruiting for senior legal professionals across various specialized areas within real estate and construction law, encompassing both transactional and litigation expertise. These opportunities are ideal for experienced attorneys ready to take on sophisticated legal challenges within dynamic firm environments.

Candidates must:

• Possess at least five years of substantial legal experience.
• Demonstrate expertise in either transactional construction, land use, or premises liability litigation.
• Have a proven track record of managing complex legal matters.
• Be self-sufficient with a portable book of business for partner-level roles.
• Thrive in a collaborative yet demanding professional setting.

These roles are not suitable for:

• Entry-level or junior associates.
• Attorneys without direct experience in the specified practice areas.
• Individuals seeking fully remote positions exclusively.
• Candidates unable to meet the specified experience requirements.

About the Opportunities

We've bundled these distinct, senior-level opportunities together because they appeal to a similar caliber of candidate: highly experienced attorneys specializing in various facets of real estate, construction, and related liability defense. While each role demands specific expertise, the underlying need is for seasoned legal minds who can immediately contribute to sophisticated practices, whether in advisory, transactional, or litigation capacities.

Current Openings

Land Use Partner

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: Not Specified

Experience: 10-20 YOE

Work Model: Hybrid

This opportunity is for a highly experienced Land Use Partner with a decade or more of experience and a portable book of business, joining a well-regarded firm tackling sophisticated matters in a mid-market setting.

Premises Liability Mid-Level to Senior Associate

Location: Los Angeles, CA / Orange County, CA / San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $135K - $185K

Experience: 5-15 YOE

Work Model: Hybrid

This role seeks a seasoned litigator with at least five years of civil litigation background, particularly in premises liability, to contribute to a dynamic defense team managing a wide array of cases.

Construction & Design Group Associate

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Compensation: $200K - $300K

Experience: 6-10 YOE

Work Model: Hybrid

This is an exceptional opportunity for a highly skilled Senior Associate with six to ten years of experience focused on transactional construction law, with a demonstrated history of working with design-related matters.

What We're Looking For

• 5-20 years of legal experience in relevant practice areas.
• Strong background in either land use, transactional construction, or premises liability defense.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal cases or transactions independently.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Active bar membership in the state of practice.

Why These Roles Stand Out

• Opportunities to handle sophisticated legal matters.
• Competitive compensation packages (where specified).
• Collaborative firm environments with strong professional development.
• Flexible hybrid work models.

Core Keywords

Land Use Law; Construction Law; Premises Liability Defense; Transactional Construction; Civil Litigation; Real Estate Law; Litigation Associate; Senior Counsel; Partner-Level; Portable Book of Business; Mid-Market Firm; Top-Tier Matters; Hybrid Work; California Bar; New York Bar

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