Description:
Siegfried Rivera is seeking a detail oriented and experienced Associate Attorney to join our Construction Law practice. There is a strong focus on contracts and building relationships with the clients. The successful candidate will support a wide range of construction related agreements, gaining exposure to both domestic and international projects.Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in drafting and negotiating construction, design, design build, and related contracts.
- Collaborate to assess project specific contractual needs, considering factors such as cost, location, and intended use.
- Apply legal expertise to identify and mitigate risks during contract formation.
- Work with a diverse client base including public entities, educational institutions, private developers, low-income housing developers, homeowners, condominium associations, and general contractors.
- Support international project work as needed.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in Florida.
- 7+ years of experience in construction law and contract work preferred.
- Experience with drafting contracts required.
- Litigation experience is a plus.
- Strong legal writing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Familiarity with legal tech tools (e.g. NetDocuments, Perfectlaw, Lexis Nexis).
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Interest in construction law and contract development.
- Experience with public and private sector clients.
