Construction Attorney
ImpactSearch Partners
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New York, NY · Posted October 20, 2026
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About the job
Construction Attorney – Design Professionals Practice
New York, NY
Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to join their growing New York office. This attorney will focus on representing architects, engineers, and other design professionals in connection with construction projects, contracts, risk management, and day-to-day legal counseling.
The ideal candidate will have experience serving as trusted counsel to design professionals, advising on the negotiation and drafting of professional services agreements, construction contracts, project disputes, and business-related matters. We are particularly interested in attorneys who understand the unique legal and business issues facing architects, engineers, and construction industry clients. While the position is primarily advisory and transactional, experience handling construction litigation, professional liability matters, or design defect disputes is a plus.
Responsibilities
Advise architects, engineers, and other design professionals on legal and business matters
Draft, review, and negotiate professional services agreements and construction-related contracts
Counsel clients on risk management, project delivery, and contract administration
Assist clients with dispute avoidance and resolution strategies
Provide practical day-to-day legal guidance throughout the lifecycle of construction and development projects
Support litigation and dispute matters when necessary
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in construction law
Experience with AIA contracts
Admission to practice in New York
Ability to serve as outside general counsel to sophisticated design and construction clients
Strong drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills
Litigation experience is a plus but not required
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing practice and work closely with architects, engineers, and other design professionals on sophisticated construction and business matters.