Associate General Counsel (Overland Park)

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.Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

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%

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.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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