Construction Attorney

Our client, a highly respected California law firm representing California school districts, community college districts, public agencies, and governmental entities throughout the state, is seeking an experienced Construction Attorney to support its Business, Property & Construction Group on a part-time contract basis.

The firm is open to attorneys with either a transactional or litigation background, provided they bring meaningful experience in California construction law involving public works, public procurement, construction contracts, construction disputes, or related matters representing public entities.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated construction-related legal work while maintaining the flexibility of a reduced-hour schedule. The practice advises public entities throughout all phases of construction projects, including procurement, contracting, project implementation, contract administration, claims management, and dispute resolution.

While the client is prioritizing candidates local to the San Francisco Bay Area, attorneys with demonstrated experience in California public works, construction contracts, procurement, Education Code matters, construction litigation, construction defect, design defect, delay claims, or public entity construction matters who are located near one of the firm's California offices (San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Long Beach, or San Diego) are encouraged to apply, provided they can meet the onsite onboarding expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on experience, responsibilities may include:

• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts, architectural, engineering, consultant, and professional services agreements in support of public entity construction matters.
• Support attorneys in advising school districts and other California public entities on public works, procurement, Education Code, and public contracting matters.
• Assist with construction procurement, project delivery, contract administration, and project implementation matters.
• Support construction-related litigation, including construction defect, design defect, delay claims, contract disputes, bid protests, public contracting disputes, discovery, motion practice, and legal research.
• Prepare school board agenda materials, governance documentation, and other legal work product in support of client matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys throughout the firm's Business, Property & Construction Group.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of post-bar legal experience as a California-licensed attorney.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• At least 2 years of experience in construction law, public works, public procurement, construction contracts, construction litigation, infrastructure, real estate development, or related construction-adjacent legal matters.
• Experience representing California public entities, including school districts, community college districts, cities, counties, or governmental agencies, is strongly preferred.
• Experience with California public works procurement, public contracting, and Education Code matters is highly desirable.
• Candidates with a transactional background should have experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction-related agreements.
• Candidates with a litigation background should have experience handling construction defect, design defect, delay claims, contract disputes, public works disputes, bid protests, public contracting disputes, or related construction litigation matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, client counseling, and communication skills.
• Candidates local to the San Francisco Bay Area are preferred; however, attorneys located near the firm's offices in Sacramento, Fresno, Long Beach, or San Diego will also be considered.

Technology

The firm embraces technology and currently utilizes AI-assisted legal tools including CoCounsel and Spellbook. Candidates comfortable leveraging legal technology and AI-enhanced workflows are encouraged to apply.

Work Arrangement

• Approximately 20 hours per week.
• Onsite one day per week during onboarding and training for the first month, or until fully ramped up.
• Long-term contract with potential for permanent hire based on mutual fit.

Compensation

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