Construction & Design Associate- Seattle

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Position: Construction & Design Associate
Location: Seattle, WA

Overview:

Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking an Associate with 2-3 years of construction law, litigation, or government contracting experience to join its Construction & Design Practice Group in Seattle. The group represents public and private owners, general contractors, and engineers across a wide range of projects, providing counsel from pre-project planning and risk assessment through contract drafting, claims management, and dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on construction and design-related legal issues across diverse projects

• Draft, negotiate, and manage complex construction and engineering contracts

• Handle claims management, risk mitigation, and dispute preservation

• Represent clients in litigation and dispute resolution proceedings

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

• 2-3 years of experience in construction law, litigation, or government contracting

• Washington Bar admission required

• Strong drafting, communication, and analytical skills

Highlights:

• High-caliber construction and design practice with public and private sector clients

• Opportunity to handle sophisticated contract and dispute matters

• Competitive compensation with salary range: $205,000 - $235,000, depending on experience

• Option for reduced billable-hour track with proportional salary adjustment

• Comprehensive benefits and performance-based bonuses