Associate Counsel - Contracts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Performance incentives

Job summary

The Boldt Company is seeking an Associate Counsel (Contracts) to draft, negotiate, and manage construction and commercial agreements across diverse projects. You will partner with operations, procurement, risk management, and project teams to solve business challenges while balancing legal strategy with practical solutions.

This 100% employee-owned company values honesty, hard work, and continuous improvement, and offers a fast-paced environment where AI-enabled tools streamline contracting

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 in construction/related environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, negotiation, and management of construction and commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with operations, procurement, risk management, and project teams.
• Improve contracting workflows using AI and legal tech.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal risk management

Education

J.D. degree (ABA-accredited)

Tools

AI-enabled contract review tools

Job description

At Boldt, we build more than complex projects, and we 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.
• Our Customers: We exceed expectations through advocacy, problem-solving, and collaboration.
• Our Partners: We collaborate with trust and respect to drive innovation and shared success.
• Our Communities: We give back with our time, talents, and resources, elevating dignity and doing good

Why You’ll Love Working at Boldt

• Employee Owned: Your work fuels our success and your future
• Purpose‑Driven: ESG‑focused work aligned with strong values
• Better Together: Teamwork, trust, and shared accountability
• Safety First: Everyone home safe every 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.

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 with support; where learning, mentorship, and collaboration, power results. You won’t just contribute to projects that matter; you’ll grow alongside people who are investing in your success.

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.

EEOC

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