Risk Manager- Insurance and Legal

Woodward Design+Build

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree or paralegal certificate preferred
  • 3-5 years of in-house construction risk management experience
  • Familiarity with construction contracts like AIA and DBIA
  • Knowledge of insurance policies like General Liability and Workers' Compensation
  • Experience in litigation and claims management processes
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and manage construction contracts and vendor agreements
  • Organize and maintain contract databases and legal files
  • Support claims and dispute resolution with document collection
  • Coordinate document collection for legal and audit purposes
  • Conduct research on construction law and regulatory compliance
  • Ensure timely compliance with corporate legal entity and license requirements
  • Facilitate insurance procurement and renewal with broker partners

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Family Medical Leave
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Career development and growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Title: Risk Manager- Insurance and Legal
Location: New Orleans, LA

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Legal
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and managing construction-related contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and vendor agreements
• Maintain and organize contract databases, legal files, 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
• Assist with corporate legal entity and license compliance requirements. Ensure timely license renewals.
• Communicate with project managers, executives, outside counsel, and subcontractors regarding legal documentation and compliance issues

Insurance
• Collect documentation and monitor ongoing compliance of subcontractor insurances
• Facilitate project-specific insurance procurement needs with our broker partners including payment/performance bonds, builder's risk, CCIP, etc.
• Facilitate corporate and project insurance renewals with business and broker partners

Qualifications and Requirements:
• College education, paralegal certificate or equivalent legal education preferred
• 3-5 years of commercial construction risk management experience, preferably in-house
• Familiarity with construction contracts and legal terminology, including AIA and DBIA
• Working knowledge of construction related insurance policies and concepts: Gen Liability, Worker's Compensation, Auto, Property including Builder's Risk
• Experience supporting litigation and claims management processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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
• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours as needed (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.

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