Associate Counsel, Contracts

Barry-Wehmiller•Clayton, MO

12d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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%

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing or construction law, contract negotiation, and insurance matters within a law firm or in-house legal department (preferred)

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