Construction Attorney | Litigation or Transactional
Description
Williams Parker, the region’s largest and oldest law firm founded in 1925, is seeking an experienced Construction Attorneys with litigation or transactional practices to join our dynamic and thriving team in Sarasota, Florida. Whether you are already licensed to practice law in Florida - or planning to relocate and willing to sit for the Florida Bar in the near future - you are encouraged to apply.
As a Construction Attorney at Williams Parker, you will handle a wide range of legal matters related to construction projects, including contract negotiation, project counseling, risk management, bid protests, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. You will work closely with clients to ensure their projects comply with legal and regulatory requirements and help them navigate through any issues that may arise during the construction process. Additionally, you will be an integral part of our team, collaborating with attorneys from various practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions to our clients.
For more information about our Construction practice, click here.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of construction law, including experience with contract negotiation and dispute resolution
- Experience advising clients on construction-related contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management
- Dedication to client service excellence in a fast-paced, collegial, and engaging environment
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively manage priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and colleagues
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction litigation
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Florida Bar or willingness to become a member of The Florida Bar in the near future
Benefits
At Williams Parker, you will play a meaningful role in advancing the firm’s continued success while benefiting from a platform designed to support long‑term professional growth and sustained excellence. You will join a collaborative team of accomplished attorneys and professionals who have built Williams Parker’s reputation as both a leading law firm and an exceptional place to practice. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes:
- Market‑leading compensation aligned with experience, expertise, and contributions
- Complex, sophisticated matters that require strategic judgment and deep subject‑matter knowledge
- Thoughtful integration into firm practices, with access to mentorship, leadership development, and cross‑practice collaboration
- Comprehensive health and disability insurance coverage
- Vision and dental insurance programs
- Firm‑paid life insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
- Employer‑sponsored retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Perks platform providing access to more than 30,000 national and local discounts
- Wellness programs supporting physical, mental, and professional well‑being
Skills
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Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Photo, Address, Phone, Resume, Summary, Education, Cover letter, Transcript, Assessment(s), Resume/CV, Law school (summer associates only), Practice area preference (summer associates only), Internal referral source, Ties to Sarasota and relocation status, Supervisory experience, Year first admitted to the bar?, Certifications, Date available to start
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- Do you live in Sarasota or Manatee County?
Written answers (5)
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime, entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendre (no contest) to a crime or received a suspended sentence (regardless of the ultimate adjudication or had adjudication withheld) for a crime? If yes, please explain.
- Do you have any criminal charges currently pending? If yes, please explain.
- Have you ever been accused or sued for causing harm to any person or entity (e.g., assault, battery, false imprisonment, invasion of privacy, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraud, theft, dishonesty, moral turpitude, deceit, embezzlement, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, or other intentional wrongful act)? If Yes, please state the date of the accusation or lawsuit; location including court, if any; nature of the allegations; and how they were resolved. Note: an accusation of wrongdoing or criminal or civil court record will not necessarily be a bar to employment.
- Do you have any commitments, including non-compete agreements or any other restrictive covenants to any other entity, business or person that might affect your employment with Williams Parker? If yes, please explain.
- What are your salary expectations?