Risk Manager (Legal Counsel)

Barnhart Energy Company, a sister company of Barnhart Crane and Rigging, is looking for a Risk Manager (Legal Counsel).OverviewBarnhart Energy Company is seeking a Risk Manager (Legal Counsel) to provide leadership, implementation, and quality assurance of contracting and related commercial risk management support.Mission and PrinciplesMission: one-Team, leading from the Front, creating good Works.Principlesone-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.ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, and refine processes and tools to communicate, reduce, and mitigate commercial risk. Refine & 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.QualificationsJD; Member of a state bar in good standing3-5+ Years Experience, with some in-house experience preferredConstruction contracting experience is preferred but not requiredStrong business acumen and ability to quickly grasp business & technical conceptsFull-time Office position in Knoxville, TN, Chattanooga, TN, or Charleston, SCEOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17