In-house Counsel

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In-House Counsel (Design Group)
Duties: Review design, engineering, engineer-procure-construct, design-build and construction management contracts, subcontracts, bids, equipment agreements, review and modify industry standard (AIA, EJCDC, ConsensusDocs, DBIA) and owner drafted contracts; Lead negotiation of those contracts in coordination with Executive Team, Project Leadership, and Contracts/Procurement Managers; Work with executive team to set the strategic direction of risk mitigation programs to align them with growth and value creation visions and overall risk tolerances; Support client development and securing work through proactive contract development (especially on all constructed or integrated project opportunities) and by interfacing directly with clients, client legal teams, or internal client development team; Counsel teams on project selection risks, appropriate project delivery methodology, and adherence to firm’s commercial, legal, and risk management preferences; Provide Executive Team and Project Leadership with counsel during project delivery, including providing project-level contract guidance and support (contract adherence, interpretation, subcontract alignment, notice requirements, close-out procedures) from kickoff to final completion; Manage all forms of project-related dispute resolution (client discussions, liens, discovery, mediations, arbitrations, litigation, position papers, settlement agreements, etc.), provide guidance to Executive Team, and coordinate with insurers and outside counsel; Oversee strategy and compliance for firm-level professional licensing requirements applicable to architecture, professional engineering, and general contracting services; Provide counsel and guidance for governance and organization of corporate entities holding certificates of authorization for architecture and engineering services; Coordinate placement of design and construction insurance coverage including professional liability and builder’s risk policies in alignment with broader corporate insurance and risk management program; Maintain and update firm’s library of standard contracts, forms, and templates; Collaborate closely with Design Group and Safety Teams to promote a culture of safety and wellness and confirm that safety policies and practices are properly addressed in contracts for construction and field services; Advise Design Group Culture and People Development teams on labor/employment issues and coordinate resolution of any disputes with outside counsel and insurers; Manage outside counsel and coordinate resolution of personal injury and property damage claims with outside counsel and insurers; Collaborate, align, and communicate as a liaison to the corporate team on risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and insurance matters and communicate contract policies/procedures to staff; report to Barry-Wehmiller VP & Corporate Counsel and the Design Group CFO; Perform other duties as needed requested by executive team.

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