Burns & McDonnell · 5 days ago
Attorney - Corporate Legal (Kansas CIty)
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelBurns & McDonnell is a global engineering, construction, design-build, and EPC company, and they are seeking an Attorney to provide legal advice and counsel in support of their operations. The role involves partnering with project teams and management to deliver legal guidance on various transactional and operational matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
Hiring Manager
Megan Sterns
Responsibilities
Provide ongoing legal advice and counsel related to engineering, construction, design-build, EPC, and professional services projects
Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including prime contracts, subcontracts, joint venture and consortium agreements, MOUs, term sheets, and related transactional documents
Advise executives, management, and project teams on contractual obligations, interpretation of terms and conditions, and legal and commercial risk
Support project teams by providing timely, responsive legal guidance aligned with Burns & McDonnell’s business goals and risk tolerance
Maintain compliance with Burns & McDonnell contracting protocols, commercial standards, policies, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify legal issues, assess risk, and develop clear, actionable recommendations
Collaborate with and manage outside counsel as needed for litigation, disputes, claims, or specialty legal matters
Participate in the Company’s risk management processes and provide regular updates to the General Counsel regarding contract status, risk analysis, and compliance matters
Build and maintain strong working relationships across the organization and within the Legal Department
Mentor and support the development of attorneys and legal team members; assist with internal legal training initiatives as appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all Burns & McDonnell policies, procedures, and standards
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
Ability to obtain Missouri licensure
Demonstrated proficiency in contract drafting, review, and negotiations
Working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and legal principles affecting engineering and construction services
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts clearly to non-legal audiences, including senior leadership
Sound judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives
Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage a large workload with tight timelines
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of cross-functional teams
Must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively and professionally in a team-oriented environment
Commitment to working safely and in compliance with Burns & McDonnell's safety policies and procedures
Preferred
Experience in the construction industry, supporting engineering, construction, design-build, or EPC projects is strongly preferred
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
Founded in 1898
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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2025-11-07
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