Risk Manager (Legal Counsel)

Barnhart; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk Manager to lead and enhance commercial risk management processes. This role involves developing tools to mitigate risks, supporting contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and a strong business acumen, with a preference for in-house experience. Join a collaborative team that values integrity and craftsmanship, and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about legal counsel in a construction context and eager to drive excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• JD required; 3-5 years of experience, in-house experience preferred.
• Construction contracting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk management processes and tools.
• Support contract negotiations and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Evaluate and negotiate project labor agreements.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Business Acumen

Legal Compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Contract Management Tools

Job description

Barnhart Energy Company, a sister company of Barnhart Crane and Rigging, is looking for a Risk Manager (Legal Counsel).

Mission: one-Team, leading from the Front, creating good Works.

Principles:

• one-Community: We care deeply, valuing collaboration, wise counsel, and lasting relationships.
• full-Commitment: We work with diligence and persistence, delivering upon our promises.
• true-Craftsmanship: We value our work, continually striving for first-time excellence with innovative solutions.
• high-Character: We exhibit and expect trust, fairness, humility, and integrity.

Risk Manager: This position provides leadership, implementation, and quality assurance of contracting and related commercial risk management support.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and refine processes and tools to communicate, reduce, and mitigate commercial risk. Refine and improve tools for contracting and procurement (i.e., standard forms, contract risk summary, etc.). Develop an operational understanding of Company Operations, including site visits. (one-Community)
• Contracting:
  • Support contract negotiations and redlines with Sales to ensure that agreements with customers, vendors, and subcontractors comply with company best practices; verify that an accurate contract risk summary is prepared.
  • Assist Operations with review and negotiation of change orders, claims, and disputes for active agreements.
  • When assigned, in conjunction with Sales & Operations, draft and negotiate agreements with customers, vendors, and subcontractors. (true-Craftsmanship)
• Coordinate use of outside counsel for large agreements, claims, and litigation. (full-Commitment)
• Evaluate and negotiate project labor agreements (PLA) – maintain listing of active agreements and past PLAs by jurisdiction. Assist in Company understanding and compliance with various states’ employment law and requirements. (high-Character)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• JD; Member of a state bar in good standing
• 3-5+ Years Experience, with some in-house experience preferred
• Construction contracting experience is preferred but not required
• Strong business acumen and ability to quickly grasp business & technical concepts
• Full-time Office position in Knoxville, TN, Chattanooga, TN, or Charleston, SC

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran