Construction Contract Attorney
About The Position
Barnhart Energy Company, a sister company of Barnhart Crane and Rigging, is looking for a Contract Attorney. Mission: one-Team, leading from the Front, creating good Works. Principles: one-Community We care deeply, valuing collaboration, wise counsel, and lasting relationships. full-Commitment We work with diligence and persistence, delivering upon our promises. true-Craftsmanship We value our work, continually striving for first-time excellence with innovative solutions. high-Character We exhibit and expect trust, fairness, humility, and integrity. Risk Manager: This position provides leadership, implementation, and quality assurance of contracting and related commercial risk management support.
Requirements
- JD; Member of a state bar in good standing
- 3-5+ Years Experience, with some in-house experience preferred
- Strong business acumen and ability to quickly grasp business & technical concepts
- Full-time Office position in Knoxville, TN, Chattanooga, TN, or Charleston, SC
Nice To Haves
- Construction contracting experience is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and refine processes and tools to communicate, reduce, and mitigate commercial risk. Refine & improve tools for contracting and procurement: ( i.e. standard forms, contract risk summary, etc.). Develop an operational understanding of Company Operations, including site visits. (one-Community)
- Support contract negotiations and redlines with Sales to ensure that agreements with customers, vendors, and subcontractors comply with company best practices; verify that an accurate contract risk summary is prepared.
- Assist Operations with review and negotiation of change orders, claims, and disputes for active agreements.
- When assigned, in conjunction with Sales & Operations, draft and negotiate agreements with customers, vendors, and subcontractors. (true-Craftsmanship)
- Coordinate use of outside counsel for large agreements, claims, and litigation. (full-Commitment)
- Evaluate and negotiate project labor agreements (PLA) - maintain listing of active agreements and past PLAs by jurisdiction. Assist in Company understanding and compliance with various states' employment law and requirements. (high-Character)
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Rental and Leasing Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
