Associate Attorney - Melville, United States - Haugland Group LLC

Description

Haugland Group, a family owned and operated Long Island, New York based electrical and heavy civil construction company, has an immediate opportunity in Construction for an experienced Associate Attorney(in house Council)to join our team.

At Haugland, we understand that pushing the boundaries of what has been done is essential to develop the infrastructure of tomorrow. The journey wont be simple, but what gets us there is. At Haugland Group, Our Word is Our Way. We are leaders in building whats next because we see the path to get there and were setting a new standard of exceptional along the way.

Lets build together

Key Functions

Review, draft, and negotiate construction contracts (with customers, subcontractors, and vendors

Review and negotiate commercial leases

Communicate with employees, subcontractors, vendors, and landlords

Desired Qualifications

Must have 3-5 years of Construction Law experience (either transactional or litigation relating to contract negotiation or preparation/litigation of delay claims)

Significant prior experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases

Possess strong interpersonal skills

Highly skilled legal writing capabilities

Degree from an ABA Accredited law school and strong academic credentials

Licensed to practice law in the State of New York

Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Self-starter, and able to work independently

Must be able to work in-person from our office located in Melville, NY on a full-time basis

Why Haugland?

At Haugland Group, our benefits are designed to convey company culture and values which has employees at its forefront.

Compensation highly competitive

Excellent benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), short/long term disability and life insurance

401k with 5% employer match

Potential for annual performance-based raise

Paid Time off

Paid company observed holidays

Educational and professional advancement opportunities

Frequent company-sponsored events

Relaxed, friendly office

Fast paced, exciting environment

Haugland Group LLC and its operating divisions, affiliates, related entities, and subsidiaries (collectively, the Company) do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered property of the Company and therefore, the Company will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Only upon the Companys written request may preferred vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific open positions. In these cases, a fully executed agreement with the Company must be in place and current.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability).