Associate Attorney- Construction & Design Law

Location: Seattle, WA

This is a direct-hire opportunity paying between $205,000 - $235,000 (based on experience).

We are seeking a Construction & Design Associate with two to three years of construction law/litigation or government contracting experience to join our client’s Construction and Design Practice Group in their Seattle office. This position will involve a range of legal work, representing public and private owners, general contractors, and engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in pre-project planning, risk assessment, contract drafting, and claim management.
• Manage and preserve construction-related claims.
• Handle construction law litigation, including dispute resolution and trials.
• Provide legal advice to public and private owners, contractors, and engineers.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure compliance with construction regulations and contracts.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Qualified candidates will have:

• A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Two to three years of construction law/litigation or government contracting experience.
• Washington bar admission.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Ability to handle complex legal matters and disputes.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: $205,000 - $235,000 (based on experience).
• Option for a lower billable-hours track with proportional salary reduction.
• Eligibility for the associate bonus program (subject to conditions).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability.
• Flexible time off and paid holidays.
• Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave and additional paid short-term disability for those giving birth.
• Adoption assistance and healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
• Back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program.
• Wellbeing programs, mass transit program, and travel assistance program.
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor.

Additional Benefits:

• Discretionary and/or productivity bonuses, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses.
• Salary advance and bar review stipend for first-year associates.
• Benefits for attorneys working 17+ hours/week and their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender.

AimHire is an equal opportunity employer.