Mid-Level Construction & Design Associate

Stoel Rives is seeking an associate with three to five years of experience to join its Real Estate practice group in the Seattle office. Our Real Estate & Construction Team The Stoel Rives Real Estate & Construction team consists of more than 60 attorneys who provide legal counsel to real estate owners, developers, contractors, investors, and lenders, as well as architects, engineers, and suppliers. Our real estate, development, and construction attorneys assist clients with the land use, design, acquisition, disposition, development, financing, risk allocation and insurance assessment, construction, leasing, and sale of commercial, residential, and agricultural properties. Our clients know our team for their strategic planning, smart advice, practical risk management, and business acumen. Experience J.D. from an accredited law school and admission in good standing to the Washington State bar (or eligibility for waiver admission). Three to five years of litigation experience at an AmLaw 200 firm, regional litigation boutique, or equivalent, with experience in construction, design professional liability, surety, or related infrastructure disputes. Demonstrated experience managing discovery, taking and defending depositions, and drafting complex motions independently or with limited supervision. Prior trial, arbitration, or hearing experience strongly preferred. Core Competencies Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills, with the ability to translate complex technical and contractual issues into clear, persuasive legal arguments. Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative working style with the demonstrated ability to supervise junior team members and work effectively with partners, clients, and co-counsel. High degree of professional judgment, client-service orientation, and commitment to quality. Technical & Substantive Knowledge Preferred but not required is some familiarity with standard-form construction contracts (AIA, ConsensusDocs, EJCDC); key legal frameworks governing construction disputes, including mechanics' lien and bond law, performance and payment bond claims, and design professional standard of care; and construction scheduling, delay analysis methodologies (e.g., as-planned vs. as-built, time impact analysis), and construction cost accounting concepts. Hours Expectations & Compensation The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,050 or 2,150, depending on seniority. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro bono hours. All-in hours include the billable hours expectation as well as any additional billable hours, additional pro bono hours, and investment hours. Investment activities include business development, professional development, mentoring and coaching, recruiting, contributing to the firm’s workplace culture, and civic and community