BW Design Group · 4 days ago
Associate Counsel, Contracts
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBW Design Group is a rapidly growing business that values collaboration and professional growth. As an Associate Counsel, Contracts, you will provide legal advice and support on various contractual matters, negotiate contracts, and manage dispute resolutions to help clients achieve their goals.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
2+ years of legal experience
Active licensure in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Willingness to travel up to 15%
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing or construction law, contract negotiation, and insurance matters within a law firm or in-house legal department
Company
BW Design Group
BW Design Group is the only independent, fully integrated AEC firm powered by a Manufacturer's Mindset™.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aderito Dos Santos
Partner
Adolfo Santana
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