Contract Specialist

A leading organization within the energy, infrastructure, and industrial services space is seeking a Contract Specialist to join its Legal Department. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, commercial teams, finance, and risk management professionals on a wide range of contract administration, negotiation, and compliance matters supporting a growing business.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented contracts professional who enjoys operating at the intersection of legal, commercial, and operational functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, amendments, change orders, and related contract documentation under attorney guidance.
• Manage contract requests and legal support inquiries from internal stakeholders.
• Maintain contract tracking systems and support legal department workflow management.
• Assist with letters of credit, bank guarantees, and other financial assurance instruments.
• Support insurance administration activities, including certificates of insurance, claims coordination, and policy renewals.
• Coordinate lien waivers, releases, and other project-related documentation.
• Monitor and track customer compliance requirements through third-party platforms.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including preparation of resolutions, consents, and organizational documents.
• Provide general legal operations support, including document management and outside counsel invoice tracking.

Desired Background

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in contract administration, contract negotiation, legal operations, or a related function.
• Understanding of commercial contract terms, risk allocation, and business contracting practices.
• Experience supporting construction, infrastructure, energy, or industrial organizations.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management or document management systems is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a collaborative and highly visible legal team.
• Broad exposure to commercial contracting, risk management, insurance, and corporate governance matters.
• Opportunity to work directly with attorneys and senior business stakeholders.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, disability coverage, and professional development resources.