Construction Transactions & Litigation Associate - Midlevel - Anchorage, Portland, Seattle or Washington, D.C.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a midlevel associate to join its Real Property practice group in Seattle, Portland, Anchorage or Washington, D.C. This attorney will support the firm's construction and design practice, handling both transactional matters and litigation involving commercial and public construction and design contracts.

The role includes assisting clients with a high volume of construction and design contract transactions as well as public and private claims and dispute-related work. The successful candidate will be comfortable drafting and negotiating construction agreements with limited supervision and will have experience supporting or handling construction-related litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating construction and design agreements
• Advising clients on contract terms and risk allocation
• Supporting dispute resolution and litigation related to construction projects
• Working with both custom and industry-standard contract forms, including AIA, AGC, and DBIA agreements

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with construction and design contracts and related litigation in a mid-size or large law firm or in-house legal department
• Active bar admission in, and residency within, the state of the office where the attorney will be based
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, including experience managing construction transactions and working with AIA, AGC, and DBIA contract forms
• Experience supporting or handling construction-related claims or litigation
• Strong client service orientation and responsiveness
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work product under partner supervision and direction

Why DWT

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is a nationally recognized law firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions. Our Real Property practice works with a diverse range of clients on complex construction and development matters across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Associates at DWT work closely with experienced partners and clients, gaining meaningful responsibility and hands-on experience early in their careers. The firm is committed to professional development, mentorship, and creating an environment where attorneys can build long-term, successful practices while providing exceptional service to clients.

Join Us!

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a firm where your contributions are recognized and valued, please submit your cover letter addressed to Beka Anardi, Senior Recruiter; resume; copy of law school transcript; and a writing sample.

We are not accepting third party submissions at this time.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee's sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email humanresources@dwt.com.

The annualized salary range for this position is $215,000 to $325,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate's education, training, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year and an employee assistance program. For full-time employees, the initial sick leave benefit is 80 hours of sick leave per year. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation from work each year, and it may vary depending on the needs of the clients and the firm. Additional voluntary benefits programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.