Construction Counsel: Contracts, Risk & Disputes

Berg Group; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Berg Group seeks a Construction Counsel to partner with project teams and leadership, delivering practical legal advice on contracts, risk management, and dispute resolution across the lifecycle of construction projects.

You will draft and negotiate subcontracts and supplier agreements, support standard templates, manage contract administration, change orders, and coordinate with outside counsel on complex matters, while ensuring alignment with company standards and business objectives.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of construction-related legal experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts; exposure to construction claims or disputes.
• Familiarity with insurance, surety, and risk management concepts.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operations and business teams.
• Experience managing outside counsel and legal budgets.
• Must be able to travel on an as needed basis.
• Strong drafting and issue-spotting skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate subcontracts, supplier agreements, NDAs, and client contracts to ensure proper risk allocation and alignment with company standards.
• Identify and evaluate legal and contractual risks during project setup; provide guidance to mitigate exposure before execution.
• Support development and improvement of standard contract templates, legal processes, and internal controls to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Partner with project teams to manage contract administration throughout the project lifecycle, including change orders, claims preparation, and dispute support.
• Assist with dispute resolution strategies, including coordination with outside counsel on litigation, arbitration, and other proceedings.
• Provide ongoing, business-oriented legal guidance to operations and leadership on contractual obligations, risk exposure, and day-to-day project issues.

Skills

Contract drafting

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Legal judgment

Communication

Attention to detail

Travel willingness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active bar admission

Job description

The Berg Group seeks a Construction Counsel to partner with project teams and leadership, delivering practical legal advice on contracts, risk management, and dispute resolution across the lifecycle of construction projects.

You will draft and negotiate subcontracts and supplier agreements, support standard templates, manage contract administration, change orders, and coordinate with outside counsel on complex matters, while ensuring alignment with company standards and business objectives.