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My firm is looking for a Senior Associate. Please see below for more details and reply to me with resume, etc., if interested.

Senior Construction Litigation Associate

Full-Time | In Office | White Plains, New York
Regional Practice. Sophisticated Work. No Manhattan Commute.

Position Overview

We are a boutique construction litigation firm representing contractors, subcontractors, developers, design professionals, and sureties in complex commercial disputes throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Our matters involve high-value payment disputes, mechanic’s liens, bond claims, delay and disruption claims, defective construction claims, and contract enforcement across state and federal courts and arbitration forums.

We are seeking a Senior Associate (5–7 years) with meaningful construction litigation experience who is ready to:

• Assume ownership of sophisticated matters
• Work directly with industry decision-makers
• Practice regionally across NY–NJ–CT
• Eliminate the daily Manhattan commute

This is an opportunity to litigate at a high level in a focused, entrepreneurial environment without the bureaucracy of a large firm structure.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage construction litigation matters from inception through trial or resolution
• Draft and argue complex motions under applicable procedural rules
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Prepare and enforce mechanic’s liens and payment bond claims
• Litigate delay, disruption, and defective construction claims
• Analyze and litigate construction contracts, including AIA and negotiated subcontract forms
• Address indemnity and insurance allocation issues
• Participate in arbitrations and mediations
• Work directly with clients, experts, schedulers, and damages consultants

Senior-level candidates will be expected to:

• Develop case strategy
• Supervise junior attorneys
• Interface directly with sophisticated construction industry clients across multiple jurisdictions

Required Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Demonstrated construction litigation experience
• Admission to the New York and New Jersey State Bar and in good standing
• Deposition and motion practice experience
• Strong analytical and drafting skills
• Ability to independently manage active matters

Preferred Qualifications

• Admission in Connecticut (or willingness to seek admission)
• Federal court experience
• Experience representing contractors or developers
• Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional lien and bond practice
• Experience handling arbitration proceedings

Compensation

In compliance with the New York City Salary Transparency Law, the good-faith annual base salary range for this position is:

$155,000 – $190,000+

Compensation is determined based on years of experience, depth of construction litigation expertise, multi-jurisdictional capability, and ability to manage matters independently.

Additional compensation may include:

• Performance-based discretionary bonuses
• Origination credit for portable business
• Support for business origination efforts

Benefits

• Individual Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• License CLE reimbursement (including multi-state admission support)
• Professional development support

Work Location & Schedule

This is a full-time, in-office position located in White Plains, New York.

The role requires active collaboration and case engagement. It is not hybrid or remote.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume
• Bar admission information

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Greg Spaun

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Gregory J. Spaun, Esq.
W e l b y,   B r a d y  &  G r e e n b l a t t , L L P

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50 Main Street, 16^th Floor                       |  6 Airline Drive

White Plains, New York 10606            |  Albany, New York 12205

Office: 914.428.2100                               |  Office: 518.300.3213
Direct 914.607.6425 | Mobile 914-417-7392 |Fax 914.428-2172

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