Construction Counsel: Strategic Contracts & Risk Lead

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

Job summary

The Berg Group seeks a Construction Counsel to be a key legal partner to project teams and leadership, providing practical, business‑oriented advice on contracts, risk management, and dispute resolution throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.

This role collaborates with operations and internal stakeholders and coordinates with outside counsel on complex matters, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating subcontracts, supplier agreements, NDAs, and client contracts to align with company

Qualifications

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

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.
• Coordinate with project team and client to obtain final payment and open change orders 30 days before job completion and obtain final payment within 60 days of job completion.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Outside counsel management

Travel flexibility

Legal budgeting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active U.S. bar admission

Job description

The Berg Group seeks a Construction Counsel to be a key legal partner to project teams and leadership, providing practical, business‑oriented advice on contracts, risk management, and dispute resolution throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.

This role collaborates with operations and internal stakeholders and coordinates with outside counsel on complex matters, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating subcontracts, supplier agreements, NDAs, and client contracts to align with company