Job Title: Legal and Insurance Coordinator 
Location: New Orleans, LA

ABOUT US: 
Woodward Design + Build is a regional leader in the design and commercial construction community with a culture that encourages innovation and offers challenging career opportunities. We are looking for a talented, self-managed, reliable administrative professional to join our in-house risk management/legal department. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience supporting commercial construction risk management and legal matters, including contract administration, claims management, and insurance procurement support.

Reporting to our Corporate Counsel, the successful candidate will work closely with our CFO, Corporate Counsel, Operations and Estimating leadership, and HR.
Woodward offers a supportive, values-driven work environment where employees are challenged to grow. In this role, you will gain broad exposure to different construction and design delivery methods and their related contracts, both project-level and corporate risk management across a diverse portfolio of work. 

ROLE SUMMARY:
The Risk Management Coordinator supports the company’s legal and risk management functions through owner and subcontractor contract administration, project-level and corporate insurance procurement and claim coordination. Reporting to Corporate Counsel, this role works cross-functionally with the CFO, Legal, Operations, Estimating, Human Resources, and external broker partners. This role will have significant exposure and independence with both Woodward leaders and external partners, such as owners, subcontractors, external brokers, attorneys.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Coordinate the preparation, review, term approval and finalization of construction and design contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, vendor agreements, NDA’s and other legal agreements.
•    Coordinate the contract review and negotiation process by gathering requested revisions from various counterparties; routing proposed changes to appropriate legal, operational, financial, and risk stakeholders for review and approval; tracking comments and decisions; communicating responses; and facilitating resolution of open items through final agreement.
•    Maintain accurate, organized company contract databases and project documentation.
•    Support claims and dispute resolution matters, including document collection and deadline tracking.
•    Coordinate document collection for subpoenas, discovery requests, and audits, as needed.

•    Conduct legal and factual research related to construction law, regulatory compliance, and risk management
•    Coordinate project-specific insurance and bonding procurement and administration with internal project teams and external broker partners including payment/performance bonds, builder’s risk coverage, and contractor-controlled insurance programs (CCIPs)

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
•    College degree, paralegal certificate or comparable legal training is preferred
•    3—5 years of commercial construction contracts and insruance experience, preferably in-house
•    Significant familiarity with construction contracts, their interactions, and terminology, including AIA and DBIA
•    Working knowledge of construction-related insurance policies and concepts, including general liability, workers’ compensation, auto, builder’s risk property coverage, cyber, among other
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems
•    Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
•    Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
•    Occasional availability outside regular business hours (rare)
•    Ability to read and comprehend written materials, including emails and company policies
•    Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and conversations

BENEFITS:  
•    Paid Time Off (PTO)
•    401(k) with company match
•    Paid Family Medical Leave
•    Health Savings Account (HSA)
•    Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
•    Paid holidays
•    Career development and growth opportunities

Salary is commensurate with experience, together with a competitive benefits package. Join us for a more collaborative approach to the built environment. Qualified candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and a list of projects you previously worked on.