Legal Surety Construction Associate

Our client, an Am Law 200 firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of experience to join its Fidelity, Surety & Coverage practice group. This role supports the firm's surety and construction team based in Collin County, Texas, and offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated litigation and transactional matters within a nationally recognized practice. This is a fully remote position with occasional travel required. Candidates must be licensed and physically based in one of the following states: Texas, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Mississippi, or Oklahoma. Position Overview The associate will work on a broad range of surety and construction-related matters, including litigation in both state and federal courts, contract drafting and negotiation, dispute resolution, and client counseling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of legal experience
• Active Texas bar license or eligibility for admission through the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE)
• Strong academic background with excellent legal writing, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment alongside attorneys, clients, consultants, and industry professionals

Preferred Experience

• Legal or practical experience within the construction industry
• Experience handling:
• Construction disputes
• Mechanics liens
• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts and related documentation
• Familiarity with surety or construction litigation matters is strongly preferred

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking sophisticated work, strong mentorship, and long-term growth within a highly regarded national practice focused on construction, surety, and complex commercial disputes. Reference Number QV57X548 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job