Construction & Development Counsel
San Diego, CA Hybrid
$190,000–$220,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
Fairfield Residential is seeking an experienced Construction & Development Counsel to provide legal support for construction, design, and development activities across our multifamily portfolio. This role serves as a key advisor to business leaders and project teams, helping navigate contracts, manage risk, resolve disputes, and support successful project delivery. This position is based at our corporate office in San Diego, CA, with a hybrid work arrangement that includes regular in-office attendance. To support this schedule, candidates must be located within commuting distance of our Sorrento Valley office. Below is a snapshot of what this role is all about. While there is more to it, this is the core focus. This position is exempt; the range above reflects annual salary. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds.
What you'll bring
- Education & Certifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in California required.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience practicing law at a mid-sized or large law firm, corporate legal department, or a combination of both.
- Experience handling dispute resolution, contract interpretation, construction defect claims, design disputes, mechanic's lien matters, and related risk management matters.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating complex construction and development agreements.
- Experience advising senior business leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Construction Law Expertise: Applies comprehensive knowledge of construction law principles, industry practices, and evolving legal requirements to support project execution, risk mitigation, and dispute management.
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation: Drafts, reviews, negotiates, and interprets complex construction, design, development, and professional services agreements while protecting business interests and maintaining productive stakeholder relationships.
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identifies legal, contractual, operational, and financial risks and develops practical strategies that reduce exposure while supporting business objectives.
- Dispute Resolution: Effectively manages claims, disputes, negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and litigation-related matters to achieve favorable and cost-effective outcomes.
- Construction Defect & Claims Management: Analyzes and resolves construction defect, delay, payment, design, and performance-related claims with sound legal judgment and business awareness.