Construction & Design Attorney

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.

A premier Sarasota firm seeks a Construction and Design Attorney with 5 to 7 years of experience, Florida Bar Board Certification in Construction Law, and a portable book of business. This is a strategic hire to strengthen the firm's construction and design practice serving developers, owners, contractors, and design professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on construction contracts, project delivery methods, risk allocation, and design professional agreements
• Handle construction disputes, claims, mechanic's liens, payment issues, and defect litigation
• Negotiate and draft AIA, ConsensusDocs, and customized construction and design agreements
• Advise on regulatory compliance, licensing, and project-related risk management
• Develop and grow client relationships, referral networks, and the practice's overall presence

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• 5 to 7 years of construction and design law experience
• Florida Bar Board Certification in Construction Law required
• Portable book of business required
• Florida Bar admission required