Partner - Construction Defect

Description

The Partner serves as a key leader within both the legal and business operations of the firm, overseeing complex litigation matters while mentoring attorneys, leading teams, and supporting strategic and operational initiatives. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for professional growth and leadership development within our expanding Construction Defect practice.

Partners are responsible for providing trusted legal counsel to clients, advocating on their behalf in court and administrative proceedings, and developing case strategies grounded in a deep understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and industry trends. In addition to legal responsibilities, Partners play an integral role in shaping the firm's future through involvement in recruiting and talent development, financial planning and budgeting, regulatory compliance, business development, and overall firm strategy. Through their leadership, Partners help drive the continued success, growth, and excellence of the organization.

Primary Job Duties:

• Manage a diverse caseload involving construction litigation and related disputes.
• Represent owners, general contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, engineers, and insurers in state and federal courts.
• Handle matters involving construction defects, contract disputes, delay claims, payment disputes, mechanic's liens, and indemnity issues.
• Draft and argue motions, conduct legal research, manage discovery, and prepare cases for trial.
• Take and defend depositions, attend mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
• Review, negotiate, and draft construction contracts and related agreements.
• Provide strategic legal advice and risk management counseling to clients throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and exceptional service.
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups to deliver effective legal solutions.
• Participate in business development and networking initiatives to support practice growth.
• Annual billable amount of 1950 hours required  

Key Competencies:

• Communicating – Service Supervisors provide the information required by others in a concise, direct, and unambiguous way. They strive to ensure that the receiver clearly understands the specifics of their message and they are able to listen to, receive, and understand messages conveyed by others.
• Conflict Management – Service Supervisors address problems openly and objectively and bring substantial conflicts and disagreements into the open with the intention of resolving issues in an unemotional and constructive manner.
• Service Focus – Service Supervisors place great emphasis on creating customer loyalty by ensuring the highest value of service is always provided and by delivering on commitments to the customer.
• Planning & Priority Setting – Service Supervisors identify priorities and develop detailed action plans that include objectives, accountabilities, time frames, standards, review stages, and contingencies.

 What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• National platform with a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and high-profile construction matters throughout the Southeast.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position may be designated as remote, hybrid, or fully in-office, depending on the needs of the role, office location, and Firm requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Georgia Bar and good standing status.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction law and/or construction litigation experience.
• Strong litigation and case management skills.
• Experience handling depositions, mediations, and motion practice.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy abilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and client relationship skills.