Sargent & Lundy

Contract Specialist

Sargent & Lundy$75K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, insurance, engineering, law, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience with drafting and negotiating contracts.
  • Proven ability to assess and manage contractual risk effectively.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills for handling multiple priorities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for clarity in complex issues.
  • Flexible mindset with willingness to engage in diverse contractual matters.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and revise a variety of complex contract documents.
  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions to meet company policy and legal standards.
  • Collaborate with executive management to align contracts with business objectives.
  • Analyze contractual and business risks; recommend solutions to minimize exposure.
  • Maintain professional communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with flexibility for remote work.
  • Opportunity to contribute to dynamic projects within a reputable organization.
  • Potential for involvement in special projects and varied assignments.
Full Job Description
Description

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our team. This position is responsible for drafting, reviewing, redlining, negotiating, and administering engineering, consulting, and construction contracts. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and decision-making skills, the ability to identify and mitigate contractual risk, and the ability to work effectively with executive leadership and clients. This role plays an important part in ensuring contractual documents align with the company’s risk profile, business objectives, and core values.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and revise a variety of contract documents, including non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, engineering agreements, joint venture agreements, construction contracts, and related legal documents.
  • Negotiate contract terms and conditions in alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and risk management objectives.
  • Work closely with executive management to support business goals and ensure contractual commitments align with organizational priorities.
  • Review contractual and business risks and recommend practical solutions to reduce exposure.
  • Communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders while supporting strong business relationships.
  • Assist with special projects and other assignments as needed.

 

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with the expectation of 3 days in our downtown Chicago, IL office and 2 days working remotely from home.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, insurance, engineering, law, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience drafting, negotiating, analyzing, and interpreting contract documents.
  • Strong ability to assess and manage contractual risk.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Sound judgment and the ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and professionally.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of contractual matters.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.

 

If you are an experienced contract professional seeking an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply!

 

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Compensation Range$75,210.00 - $115,210.00 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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