About this role
About Us:
BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.
Job Description:
Who You’ll Work With
You will join one of our 45 offices across the U.S. and become part of a committed team of more than 1,500 professionals. You’ll work collaboratively in teams and directly with clients on work that is shaping the world around us. You’ll be welcomed into a rapidly growing business and empowered to make an impact from day one. At Design Group, you’ll be valued, supported, and challenged as you grow into a world-class professional consultant. You’ll be surrounded by leaders who are deeply committed to creating an environment where you can achieve both professional success and personal fulfillment.
As a Contracts Counsel, you will join a team that will stretch your skills and position you for continued growth. You'll report to the Assistant General Counsel and partner with seasoned leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to help leading companies solve complex challenges, delivering high-quality solutions with consistency and care.
What You’ll Do
You’ll work independently and collaboratively to support capital projects and help implement solutions for our clients. In doing so, you’ll play a critical role in helping clients improve performance and achieve their most important goals.
Key responsibilities include:
Provide legal advice and support across contractual, commercial, insurance, and litigation matters
Review and negotiate design, engineering, EPC, design-build, and construction management contracts, subcontracts, bids, and equipment agreements
Analyze industry-standard contract forms (AIA, EJCDC, ConsensusDocs, DBIA) and owner-drafted contracts
Lead contract negotiations in coordination with the Assistant General Counsel, executive leadership, and project teams
Support the implementation of risk management and mitigation policies and procedures
Partner with clients, client legal teams, and internal client development teams to support business development and secure project opportunities
Advise teams on project selection risk, delivery methods, and alignment with commercial, legal, and risk management preferences
Manage project-related dispute resolution, including client discussions, liens, mediations, arbitrations, litigation, and settlement agreements
Coordinate dispute resolution strategies with leadership, insurers, and outside counsel
Manage the builder’s risk program
Maintain and update standard contract templates, forms, and legal resources
Collaborate closely with Design Group and Barry-Wehmiller safety teams to ensure safety policies and practices are appropriately addressed in contracts
Assist with labor and employment matters and coordinate resolution with outside counsel and insurers
Make a meaningful day-to-day impact by applying your legal expertise to strengthen client and team relationships
What You’ll Bring
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
2+ years of legal experience
Active licensure in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Experience in manufacturing or construction law, contract negotiation, and insurance matters within a law firm or in-house legal department (preferred)
Willingness to travel up to 15%
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.
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About Barry-Wehmiller
We’re Building A Better World.
We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do.
Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
What you'll do
- The Associate Counsel will provide legal advice and support across various contractual and commercial matters, including reviewing and negotiating contracts. They will also manage project-related dispute resolution and collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure successful project outcomes.
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