Mid-Level Construction & Design Associate
Office: San Diego, CA
About Stoel Rives and the Real Estate, Construction Practice
With approximately 45 attorneys, Stoel Rives has one of the largest real estate and construction practices on the West Coast. Our attorneys pride themselves on providing companies in the real estate, construction and design industries with strategic and practical legal advice.
As a member of the Construction and Design team, you can look forward to being part of a dynamic practice with other lawyers and professionals who thrive in a stimulating, collaborative environment.
Role Overview
Stoel Rives’ San Diego office seeks a mid-level associate with 3-5 years of construction litigation and/or contract drafting experience for the Firm’s Construction and Design section. You will partner with a team of experienced attorneys to work on negotiating construction and design contracts as well as a wide variety of litigation matters related to construction projects, both public and private. The role is a significant opportunity to practice both important transactional and high-stakes litigation matters.
Members of our team can expect meaningful interactions with local, regional and national clients, involvement in major development projects, high-quality mentoring and training, and cross-office collaboration among Stoel Rives’ ten offices in seven states and Washington, D.C.
The Skills Needed to Be Effective in This Role
We pride ourselves in forming diverse teams with a wide array of interpersonal and professional attributes. We don’t expect any one person to embody all of these skills, but the below serves to describe our ideal team player. If you have most of these skills, and are enthusiastic to learn, we encourage you to apply.
- 3-5 years of construction litigation and/or contract drafting experience, including on industrial, multi-family, commercial/retail, and large residential development matters;
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with the local business community;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Detail oriented ability to produce client-ready documents;
- Good judgment, responsiveness, and perseverance;
- Strong intellectual curiosity;
- Self-motivation;
- A commitment to client service and team success;
- JD from an accredited university; and
- Active membership in or commitment to applying for the California State Bar.