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Barton Malow•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel — Technology + Commercial position provides transactional legal support to Barton Malow Holdings Inc. and its affiliates (the “Company”). This role carries a dual focus: serving as the Legal Department’s lead for technology and vendor contracting — including SaaS, AI, and IT/IS agreements — while also partnering with project teams and business stakeholders on the review and negotiation of construction contracts across the project lifecycle. The Corporate Counsel — Technology + Commercial manages the vendor lifecycle from onboarding through renewal or termination, advises internal teams on vendor engagement strategy, and supports cross-functional partners in Marketing and Communications, Real Estate, Human Resources, and Finance on a range of legal and compliance questions. This position also coordinates with outside counsel to monitor and protect the Company’s intellectual property portfolio.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one US state.
Five to eight years of experience in a law firm or in-house counsel setting.
Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating technology and SaaS agreements, including MSAs, order forms, subscription agreements, and data privacy and security addenda.
Familiarity with AI-related software contracts and the unique legal and risk considerations associated with emerging technology and start-up vendors.
Strong project-management skills with the ability to track deadlines, manage multiple vendor relationships simultaneously, and drive processes across cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Sound judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Growth mindset with a willingness to learn new legal technologies, embrace process improvement, and adapt to evolving business needs.
High ethical standards and a commitment to maintain confidentiality and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Construction and real estate law experience preferred.
Experience with intellectual property portfolio management, including trademark monitoring, licensing, and coordination with outside IP counsel, is preferred.
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms.

Responsibilities

Partners with project teams and business stakeholders across phases of the project lifecycle, from pursuit through closeout, providing legal guidance and contract support at each stage.
Reviews, drafts, and negotiates construction-related agreements, including prime/owner contracts, subcontractor agreements, professional services agreements, and confidentiality agreements.
Reviews, drafts, and negotiates vendor agreements across the Company, including SaaS and technology vendor agreements, master services agreements (MSAs), order forms, subscription agreements, and associated data privacy and security addenda.
Provides specialized legal support for AI-related software agreements, IT/IS vendor contracts, and engagements with start-up and emerging technology companies, with attention to unique risk profiles in these areas.
Leads ongoing vendor management efforts with a project-management orientation, including tracking contract expiration and renewal dates, coordinating with vendors on renewals and terminations, and guiding internal business teams on vendor engagement throughout the contract lifecycle.
Monitors the Company’s intellectual property portfolio, address IP-related questions, and ensure timely filings and renewals.
Provides legal support to cross-functional partners, including Real Estate and Facilities, Human Resources, and Finance.
Develops and maintains contract playbooks, clause libraries, and standard form agreements for contracting to promote consistency and reduce risk.
Utilizes the Company’s contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform to manage contract workflows, approvals, and repository organization.
Provides legal advice and consultation to Company leadership on a variety of industry, business, and regulatory matters.
Completes any special projects as assigned by members of the Legal and Risk Department.