Associate Counsel - Contracts

The Boldt Group; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boldt Group is seeking an Associate Counsel (Contracts) to lead drafting, negotiation, and management of construction and commercial agreements. You will partner with operations, procurement, risk management, and project teams to resolve business challenges while balancing legal risk and practical solutions.

Ideal candidates have a J.D., active U.S. license, and 7–10+ years in contract drafting and negotiation within construction, engineering, or related commercial fields.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7–10+ years focused on contract drafting and negotiation, preferably in construction/engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, negotiation, and management of construction and commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, risk management, and project teams.
• Balance legal strategy with practical business solutions to support complex projects.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Construction experience

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

AI-enabled contract tools

CLMs

Job description

At Boldt, we build more than complex projects, andwe build strong relationships, great teams, and lasting impact.

Negotiate the Deals. Manage the Risk. Help Build What Matters. At Boldt, legal isn't on the sidelines. As our Associate Counsel (Contracts), you'll be a trusted partner helping shape and advance some of the nation's most complex construction projects. You'll lead the drafting, negotiation, and management of construction and commercial agreements while working directly with operations, procurement, risk management, and project teams to solve real business challenges. This is a high-impact role for an attorney who enjoys being close to the work, influencing outcomes, and balancing legal strategy with practical business solutions.

We're looking for a contracts-focused attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces innovation, and sees technology and AI as tools to work smarter. At Boldt, you'll have the opportunity to streamline processes, improve contracting workflows, and help drive continuous improvement across the organization. As a 100% employee-owned company, we're built on honesty, fairness, hard work, performance, and a love of construction. The people who succeed here are humble, hungry, smart, reliable, and gritty, and they're passionate about building relationships, solving problems, and leaving a lasting impact on the projects, clients, and communities we serve.

We Are Boldt

• Our People: We create opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and reaching full potential.
• OurCustomers: We exceed expectations through advocacy,problem-solving, and collaboration.
• Our Partners: We collaborate with trust and respect to drive innovation and shared success.
• OurCommunities: We giveback withour time, talents, and resources,elevating dignity and doing good

Why You’ll Love Working at Boldt

• EmployeeOwned : Your work fuels our successand your future
• Purpose ‑ Driven : ESG ‑ focused work aligned with strong values
• Better Together : Teamwork, trust, and shared accountability
• Safety First : Everyone home safeevery day
• Career Growth : Real development through mentorship and hands ‑ on learning
• High ‑ Impact Projects : Complex industrial work that matters
• Lead & Mentor : Learn today, lead tomorrow
• Rich Culture : What started as a carpentry shop has grown into a multi ‑ million ‑ dollar company built on relationships and craftsmanship
• High Performance : By people, strengthened through AI and technology that enhance collaboration, transparency, and results.

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At Boldt, high performance starts with strong relationships. We believe the best projects are delivered by teams that trust each other, communicate openly, and take ownership from the field to the office. Our culture blends accountability withsupport;where learning, mentorship, and collaboration,powerresults. Youwon’tjust contribute to projects that matter;you’llgrow alongside people who areinvestingin your success.

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What You Bring

• J.D. degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 7-10+ years of experience focused primarily on contract drafting and negotiation (preferably in construction, engineering, infrastructure or related commercial environment).

Nice to Have

• Demonstrated experience managing contracts independently and working directly with business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with construction contracting concepts such as indemnity, insurance, flow‑down provisions, delay, change management, and risk allocation.
• Experience using AI‑enabled contract review tools, CLMs, or other legal technology platforms.
• Interest in legal operations, process design, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Practical, solutions‑oriented judgment with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume contracting environment.
• Innovative, tech‑forward mindset with curiosity and comfort using AI and emerging legal tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with non‑legal professionals.
• Highly organized, responsive, and able to manage competing priorities.

Compensation

Target Hiring Range: $135,000 - $205,000 annually.

Boldt recognizes that experience, expertise, and specialized skills create value. The target hiring range for this position is $135,000 - $205,000 annually ; however, compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, certifications, geographic market conditions, internal equity, and business considerations. In addition to base compensation, employees may be eligible for incentive compensation and participation in applicable company benefit programs.

Candidates whose experience or expertise substantially exceed the requirements of the role are encouraged to apply, as compensation may be reviewed based on individual qualifications.

Boldt recognizes that experience, expertise, and specialized skills create value. The target hiring range for this position is $135,000 - $205,000 annually ; however, compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, certifications, geographic market conditions, internal equity, and business considerations. In addition to base compensation, employees may be eligible for incentive compensation and participation in applicable company benefit programs.

The Boldt Group and its subsidiaries engage recruiting agencies exclusively through our Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team and only when a valid, Boldt approved agreement is in place. Boldt does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions at any time, including agencies with an active agreement—unless the submission is expressly requested by the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited submissions will be deemed the property of The Boldt Group, and no placement fees will be paid. All agency inquiries must be directed to the Enterprise Support Talent Acquisition team. At this time, we are not entertaining any new agency submissions or outreach.

EEOC

The Boldt Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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