Construction Litigation Partner (Design Professional Clients)

Overview

A national law firm is seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Partner to join its Litigation group, focusing on design professional clients such as architects, engineers, and surveyors. This full-time partner role offers meaningful autonomy, flexibility, and long-term growth potential without the constraints of traditional large-firm models. The position is remote-first with a preference for candidates located in the Pacific Northwest or Oakland, California.

Responsibilities

• Represent design professionals in construction litigation involving claims of professional negligence.
• Handle contract claims related to design changes that allegedly caused additional costs or schedule delays.
• Manage cases involving construction defects and bodily injury/wrongful death claims.
• Conduct pre-trial work including substantive and contentious motion practice, discovery, and collaboration with expert witnesses.
• Participate in trial proceedings in federal, state, tribal courts, or arbitration.
• Work with insurance carriers and handle coverage issues (experience preferred).
• Develop and maintain client relationships and grow a personal practice.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, preferably from AmLaw 200, Law360 400, respected regional, or sophisticated boutique firms.
• Experience representing design professionals in construction law litigation.
• Proven trial and pre-trial litigation experience.
• Ability to appear in court or before agencies in licensed jurisdictions as required.
• A portable book of business of $350,000 is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical and adaptable mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation is performance-based under an Eat What You Kill model.
• Partners receive 30% of collected fees on matters they originate plus 50% of collected fees attributable to their personal time worked.
• No cap on earning potential; estimated annual compensation ranges from $150,000 to $2,500,000+ depending on performance.
• Tiered benefit options available, which may include group insurance programs, retirement savings plans, professional liability coverage, and operational/administrative support.
• Benefit details and eligibility vary by tier and location and are governed by the partnership agreement.

Location

• Remote-first with the ability to work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Preference for candidates in the Pacific Northwest or Oakland, California.
• Must be licensed and able to appear in court or before agencies in their jurisdiction when required.