Associate Counsel, Contracts

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.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

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.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

 

Company:

Design Group