Contracts Specialist

Overview

Manages contract system, reviews/negotiates agreements, supports legal admin.

Key Responsibilities

• contract management
• template drafting
• risk review
• negotiations
• process improvement
• policy guidance

Tasks

The Contracts Specialist is responsible for managing the company’s contract management system and supporting all aspects of the contracting process. This position reviews, redlines, and negotiates third-party contracts; drafts and maintains the company’s contract templates; and provides general legal and administrative support to management. The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment. The Contracts Specialist reports to General Counsel. -Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Business Development, Finance, HR, and Service Lines) to support business initiatives and manage contract lifecycle needs -Participate in Go/No-Go meetings and provide contractual and risk-related input on RFQs and RFPs to support business development and proposal efforts -Draft, update, and improve company contract templates and related documentation to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency -Support process improvements and training related to contracting best practices -Identify and communicate contractual risks and recommend practical solutions to management -Review, redline, and negotiate a wide variety of third-party agreements, including vendor contracts, client contracts, federal contracts, subcontracts, and nondisclosure agreements -Provide guidance for the development of company policies and compliance with applicable laws and regulations -Administer and maintain the company’s contract management system, ensuring contracts are properly tracked, organized, and archived

Requirements

• far
• contract law
• cms/clm
• sharepoint
• 5+ years
• data privacy

What You Bring

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. -Familiarity with federal procurement regulations (FAR/(DFAR), and other industry-specific regulations -Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment with competing deadlines. -Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate or J.D. preferred but not required. Professional experience may substitute for education -Experience working in a professional services organization -Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment and discretion -Familiarity with data privacy, cybersecurity, and SaaS-related contract terms -Strong understanding of contract law, risk allocation, and negotiation principle -Proficiency in using and managing contract management systems (CMS/CLM platforms -Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint -Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities -5+ years of experience in contract review, negotiation, and administration, preferably in a corporate, government, or in-house legal environment -Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset

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Benefits

-Wellness Program & Fitness Program Reimbursement -Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules -Numerous Training and Professional Development opportunities -Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses -Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement -401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match -Health Savings Account with company contribution -100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual)

About Mbp (Mcdonough Bolyard Peck)

-Supports major federal, transportation, and education projects, including military base overhauls and Capitol building renewals to airport expansions. -Typical work includes program management, CPM scheduling, quality assurance, BIM, cost estimating, and constructability reviews. -Known for handling complex, multi-stakeholder environments as a trusted owner's representative on large federal or infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-applicants must be authorized to work in the u.s. without sponsorship.