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Construction & Development Counsel

San Diego, California💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-25

Core

Legal advisor supporting construction, design, and development activities for a multifamily housing portfolio, managing contracts, risks, and disputes.

Role type

Senior in-house construction & development counsel

Builds

Multifamily apartment communities

Domain

Real Estate Development / Construction Law

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Construction law expertise, Contract drafting & negotiation, Risk assessment & mitigation, Dispute resolution, Construction defect & claims management, AIA contract knowledge, Real estate development acumen, Regulatory compliance, Written communication, Strategic thinking

Preferred skills

Experience with multifamily or commercial real estate projects, Managing outside counsel, Project management

Technologies

AIA forms

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret construction and development contracts; Manage and resolve disputes involving contractors and suppliers; Support construction accounting processes including draw requests and lien waivers; Advise on construction insurance programs; Provide legal guidance throughout project lifecycle phases.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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