Sr. Contracts Administrator
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Review, draft, revise, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including professional services, subconsultant, and vendor contracts. Identify legal and commercial risks in proposed terms and recommend practical, business-oriented solutions while coordinating intake, execution, and file management across multiple business units. Escalate complex issues regarding indemnity, intellectual property, and disputes to in-house and outside counsel as needed. Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contract requirements and risk mitigation, support template development, and track negotiation status to ensure timely turnaround. Maintain accurate records and assist with process improvement initiatives to drive consistency in the contract lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (may be substituted with 7+ years' work experience)
- Legal, paralegal, or business law education
- 7+ years' work experience
- Significant experience in commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation, preferably in an in-house legal department, corporate contracts function, professional services environment, engineering or construction-adjacent industry, or law firm practice focused on commercial transactions
- Strong knowledge of common commercial contract provisions and risk allocation concepts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal and business issues clearly and concisely to non-lawyers
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously under deadline pressure
- Sound judgment, professionalism, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AI-assisted contracting tools
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