What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Contracts Attorney - Drafting & Negotiation Specialist position at BBG Construction Law?
Are you a contract enthusiast who loves digging into the details of complex agreements? Do you thrive in a process-driven, analytical environment where precision and clarity matter? BBG Construction Law is looking for a Construction Contracts Attorney to join our team and focus exclusively on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction agreements. This is not a corporate M&A role—we need attorneys who love contracts, understand the nuances of construction agreements, and can help clients structure deals that set projects up for success. If you get satisfaction from crafting airtight contracts and guiding clients through the legal framework of construction projects, we want to hear from you!
BBG Construction Law is a Denver-based, boutique construction law firm founded on construction law expertise and industry experience. Our clients include leaders in the construction industry and rely on us to litigate, arbitrate, or otherwise resolve complex disputes related to construction projects, draft and negotiate high-stakes high-dollar construction agreements, and advise project teams on high profile construction projects. Our work is intellectually challenging and fast-paced, requiring the highest level of performance and top talent. Relevant work experience, excellent academic credentials, and strong interpersonal skills are required.
WHAT YOU WOULD DO:
- Review, draft and negotiate a variety of industry specific contracts on behalf of our clients.
- Develop strategies for achieving client goals on construction projects.
- Support project teams and help resolve project issues during preconstruction and construction phases of projects.
- Provide day-to-day advice to and communicate regularly with clients regarding project matters.
- Perform legal research and draft client guidance regarding a variety of construction law topics.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-7 years of experience as an associate attorney. Preference for experience focused on construction law and/or for candidates with non-legal construction industry experience.
- Must be admitted to practice law in Colorado, California, Arizona, or Oregon.
- Knowledge of various project delivery methods and construction contracts, including industry standard forms (such as AIA, DBIA, and ConsensusDocs) for traditional design-bid-build, CM agent, CMAR, design-build, EPC, integrated project delivery, and PPP.
- Working knowledge of, and interest in, the construction industry and relevant legal topics.
- Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and strong academic credentials are required.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Base salary of $190k - $230k, based on experience
- Discretionary bonus eligible
- Hybrid/Remote work supported
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits
- 401k Plan with employer match
- Profit Sharing Plan
- Flexible PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
CONTACT:
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to our recruiting team at careers@bbglaw.com.
This position is open until 3/31/2025.
Salary : $190,000 - $230,000
