Senior Construction Litigation Counsel (GC Defense) – Upstate / Coastal SC
Are you ready to move from "Senior Associate" to "Lead Trial Counsel"?
If you have spent the last 5 years mastering the nuances of Chapter 40, equitable indemnity, and additional insured tenders, you shouldn't be "checking in" with a partner every time you want to schedule a deposition. You should be running the room.
Our client, a premier South Carolina defense firm, is seeking a Senior Construction Litigation Attorney to lead high-stakes defense for general contractors and upstream parties. This is a "keys to the car" opportunity for a seasoned litigator who wants a direct line to major insurance carriers and a transparent path to partnership.
The Compensation & Premium Benefits:
- Salary: Starting at $115,000 – $150,000+ (Negotiable based on experience and portable business, though a book is not required).
- Wealth Building: Profit-sharing and a true Pension plan—a rarity in the modern legal market.
- Health & Wellness: 100% employer-covered health insurance for the employee.
- Balanced Billables: A realistic 1,850 target that respects your life outside the office, with significant bonuses for those who choose to exceed 2,100.
Why This Firm?
- Direct Carrier Access: You aren't just drafting reports for a partner to sign. You are building your own professional brand with national insurance carriers.
- Strategic Autonomy: You are the architect. From initial strategy and budget management to mediation and trial, you own the file.
- Geographic Flexibility: Openings available in Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston.
The Mission:
- Lead the Charge: Manage complex construction defect and insurance defense matters from inception through resolution.
- Advanced Discovery: Own the deposition room with subcontractors, fact witnesses, and corporate representatives.
- Solve the Puzzle: Synthesize prime contracts, RFIs, and change orders to find the winning edge in multi-party litigation.
- Technical Advocacy: Collaborate with engineering and damages experts to build a rock-solid defense and draft high-stakes mediation briefs.
What Makes You the Closer?
- The Experience: Minimum of 4–5 years in Construction Defect or Insurance Defense litigation. You should be comfortable defending general contractors and upstream parties.
- The License: Active, good-standing license to practice law in South Carolina.
- Independence: You can handle substantive pleadings, motions, and complex trade-based allocations with minimal oversight.
- Leadership: You enjoy mentoring junior associates and contributing to a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Ready to build your legacy instead of someone else's? Submit your resume for a strictly confidential conversation. Our agency is an equal opportunity recruiter, and all inquiries are kept private.
