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Construction Partner in Fort Lauderdale

Date Posted: 14 May 2026

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Construction Partner | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A growing national law firm is seeking a Construction Partner to join its Fort Lauderdale office. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced construction attorney looking to join a collaborative and expanding platform with sophisticated work, strong internal support, and a strategic commitment to continued growth in South Florida. No portable book of business is required.

Responsibilities

  • Handle complex construction litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters
  • Advise developers, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and other construction industry clients
  • Draft and negotiate construction and design-related agreements
  • Manage matters from pre-suit strategy through resolution, including motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
  • Provide practical risk management and project-level advisory support to clients
  • Collaborate with attorneys across related practice groups including real estate, commercial litigation, and corporate matters

Qualifications

  • Significant experience handling construction litigation and/or transactional construction matters
  • Strong background in complex dispute resolution, contract negotiation, and client management
  • Experience representing construction industry stakeholders in sophisticated matters
  • Excellent writing, advocacy, and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
  • Florida Bar admission required

Opportunity Highlights

  • No portable book of business required
  • Established national platform with continued investment in South Florida growth
  • Sophisticated construction and development-related matters
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
  • Strong opportunity for leadership, practice growth, and long-term advancement
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Schedule: Full-Time
Practice Area: Construction Law / Construction Litigation / Construction Transactions

Reach out to me directly if you would be interested in learning more. 

Email: keith.cagle@gogpac.com 

Phone: 605-605-6302

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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