Barry-Wehmiller

Associate Counsel, Contracts

Barry-Wehmiller

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: St. Louis • Kansas • Montana • United States

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About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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%
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationdispute resolutionrisk managementlegal analysiscontract draftinglitigationinsurance lawconstruction lawproject managementcommercial law
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationleadershipinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingclient relationship managementteamworkstrategic thinkingadaptability
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active legal licensure