Construction Defect Litigation Attorney

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a commercial litigation team handling complex construction and business disputes for middle-market clients. You will independently manage matters from initial filing through trial, arbitration, or other resolution. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Manage commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution, including trial and arbitration. - Handle disputes involving contracts, warranties, construction defects, mechanic's liens, bond claims, and business torts. - Develop litigation strategies for matters in state and federal courts. - Draft pleadings, substantive motions, briefs, and other legal documents, and argue motions as appropriate. - Lead discovery, including preparing and responding to written discovery and taking and defending depositions. - Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, arbitrations, and trials. - Build client relationships and contribute to business development. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Six to ten years of progressive commercial litigation experience, including construction defect litigation. - Colorado bar admission, or admission expected within approximately one month. - Demonstrated experience independently managing complex matters end to end, including trial or arbitration experience. - Experience with breach of contract and business tort disputes, as well as taking and defending depositions. - Graduation from an accredited U.S. law school. - Experience in a boutique or small-to-midsize law firm is valued. Mechanic's lien or bond claims experience, particularly under Colorado law, is a plus. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary is $250,000 to $300,000 annually, with merit-based compensation. The role includes an hours bonus for billable hours above the 1,900-hour target, in 25-hour increments up to 2,300 hours, and fee origination credit for qualifying collected fees. U.S. work authorization is required; visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION Hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado.