I'm recruiting for a Public Contracting & Complex Litigation Associate with a well-established, full-service California firm with a deep public law practice. The seat is in their San Diego office.

The firm represents cities, counties, special districts, state agencies, and other public entities across California. This role splits between advising those agencies on contracting and procurement, and litigating the construction disputes that come out of it.

The work:

• Advising public agencies on public contracting and procurement
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agency agreements: professional services, engineering, procurement, and technology contracts
• Litigating public works and construction disputes, including delay, disruption, differing site conditions, defective work, and surety bond claims
• Broader public agency litigation and advisory work, including California Public Records Act (CPRA) compliance

What you need:

• 4–6 years representing California public agencies
• Significant public works or construction litigation experience
• Admission to the California State Bar
• Strong writing, research, and advocacy skills
• Good judgment, and comfortable working on your own or as part of a team

The firm:

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Reasonable billable hours expectations
• Discretionary and billable hours bonuses
• Competitive health benefits and a 401(k) with partial match

Comp: $165,000–$205,000 base DOE + annual performance-based bonuses.

If interested in learning more, please apply and we can schedule a confidential chat.