Construction Associate Attorney

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin•New York, NY

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP (TKD) is seeking an experienced Construction Associate to join its Construction Group in New York City. The group represents corporate and institutional owners and developers in transactional and dispute-related construction matters, handling matters ranging from construction and design agreements to leasing, financing, and resulting litigation. It also advises on complex projects involving multiple contractors, architects, and engineers, and represents clients across construction-related sectors, including development, retail, nonprofit, healthcare, education, banking, contracting, and design. The ideal candidate has 3–12 years of hands-on experience in construction law, real estate law, or commercial litigation. The role calls for substantial experience negotiating and drafting license and access agreements for adjacent construction projects, including matters arising from RPAPL 881 proceedings. Experience with mechanics’ liens and lien foreclosures, construction and design defects, and construction delay claims is also highly desirable. The candidate will collaborate with attorneys across a broad range of practice areas. TKD describes itself as an entrepreneurial, growing, supportive, and collegial mid-size firm where employees can contribute meaningfully and develop professionally. The firm maintains a hybrid schedule: in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with the option to work remotely Mondays and Fridays. The firm emphasizes professional development, inclusion, and diversity. The good-faith annual base salary range is $130,000–$215,000. The firm offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k); disability and life insurance; and paid time off. Candidates must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.

Requirements

3–12 years of hands-on experience in construction law, real estate law, or commercial litigation; 3 or more years is preferred.
Substantial experience negotiating and drafting license and access agreements for adjacent construction projects, including RPAPL 881 matters.
Demonstrated excellence in writing, legal analysis, and negotiation.
A solid academic background.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple cases, meet tight deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
Admission to the New York bar.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mechanics’ liens and lien foreclosures.
Experience with construction and design defects.
Experience with construction delay claims.

Responsibilities

Represent corporate and institutional owners and developers in transactional and dispute-related construction matters.
Handle construction matters involving construction and design agreements, leasing, financing, and related litigation.
Advise on complex construction projects involving multiple contractors, architects, and engineers, and help coordinate the parties involved.
Negotiate and draft license and access agreements for adjacent construction projects, including matters arising from RPAPL 881 proceedings.
Work collaboratively with attorneys across a range of practice areas.