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.
Job Description:
We're looking for an Associate General Counsel to lead contract negotiation and risk management for our design and construction projects. In this role, you'll negotiate complex design-build and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) contracts, serve as trusted project counsel to our teams, and help resolve disputes practically and proactively — all in service of the trust our clients place in our firm. You'll also assist with the management of our professional liability, builder's risk, and construction-specific insurance program, and handle risk management, licensing, and corporate governance strategy across our architecture, engineering, and construction management entities.
This is a high-visibility role for an experienced construction/AEC attorney who wants to work closely with executive leadership and project teams, not just review paper from the sidelines.
What You'll Do
Contracts & Negotiation
- Review and negotiate design, EPC, design-build, and construction management contracts
- Draft and modify AIA, EJCDC, ConsensusDocs, DBIA, and owner-drafted forms
- Lead negotiations with Executive Team, Project Leadership, and Procurement
- Maintain the firm's contract and template library
Risk Management & Strategy
- Shape risk mitigation strategy with the Project Team
- Advise on project selection risk and delivery methodology
- Support business development through proactive contract terms and direct client engagement
Project Support & Dispute Resolution
- Guide teams through the project lifecycle — kickoff to close-out
- Manage disputes: client discussions, liens, mediation, arbitration, litigation, settlements
- Coordinate with insurers and outside counsel
What You'll Bring
- JD from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state
- 5+ years in legal experience ideally with an Architecture, Engineering & Construction firm
- Skilled in drafting and negotiating design-build, EPC, and CM contracts
- Working knowledge of construction insurance, including professional liability
- Willing to travel up to 15%
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
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Company:
Design GroupSkills Required
- JD from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. state
- 5+ years legal experience
- Experience with an Architecture, Engineering & Construction firm
- Skilled in drafting and negotiating design-build, EPC, and CM contracts
- Working knowledge of construction insurance, including professional liability and builder's risk
- Willingness to travel up to 15%
Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
Barry-Wehmiller Insights
What We Do
We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
