Legal and Insurance Coordinator

Woodward Design+Build•New Orleans, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Woodward Design + Build is seeking a self-managed, reliable administrative professional to support its in-house risk management and legal department. The role supports legal and risk management functions through owner and subcontractor contract administration, project-level and corporate insurance procurement, and claim coordination. It works cross-functionally with the CFO, Corporate Counsel, Operations, Estimating, Human Resources, and external broker partners, and involves significant exposure to company leaders and external partners, including owners, subcontractors, brokers, and attorneys. The position offers exposure to construction and design delivery methods, related project-level contracts, and corporate risk management across a diverse portfolio of work.

Requirements

3–5 years of commercial construction contracts and insurance experience, preferably in-house.
Significant familiarity with construction contracts, their interactions, and terminology, including AIA and DBIA.
Working knowledge of construction-related insurance policies and concepts, including general liability, workers’ compensation, auto, builder’s risk property coverage, and cyber.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to read and comprehend written materials, including emails and company policies.
Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and conversations.

Nice To Haves

College degree, paralegal certificate, or comparable legal training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate preparation, review, term approval, and finalization of construction and design contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, vendor agreements, NDAs, and other legal agreements.
Coordinate contract review and negotiation by gathering proposed revisions, routing changes to appropriate legal, operational, financial, and risk stakeholders, tracking comments and decisions, communicating responses, and facilitating resolution through final agreement.
Maintain accurate and organized company contract databases and project documentation.
Support claims and dispute resolution, including document collection and deadline tracking.
Coordinate document collection for subpoenas, discovery requests, and audits as needed.
Conduct legal and factual research related to construction law, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
Coordinate project-specific insurance and bonding procurement and administration with internal project teams and external broker partners, including payment/performance bonds, builder’s risk coverage, and contractor-controlled insurance programs (CCIPs).