Senior Contract Associate

Toole Design Group LLC

$80K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD or master's degree in law or related field; or 3+ years in contract management
  • 5+ years of experience in reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts
  • Strong knowledge of contract terms, risk management, and lifecycle administration
  • Experience with corporate governance and multi-state compliance
  • Exceptional legal research skills and attention to corporate structures
  • Ability to analyze complex contractual issues and devise practical solutions
  • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word and Excel
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Proactive mindset focused on service, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
  • Interest in contributing to a values-driven, community-focused organization

Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, negotiate, and administer agreements with various stakeholders
  • Manage contractual risk and support project delivery
  • Partner with leadership and operational teams for corporate governance
  • Track compliance requirements and assist in coordinating multi-jurisdictional filings
  • Identify contract and compliance issues and propose solutions
  • Guide agreements through the full lifecycle from review to execution
  • Maintain accurate contract documentation and coordinate administration activities

Benefits

  • Low turnover rate within the industry
  • Supportive and talented team environment
  • Opportunity to work on meaningful projects
  • Focus on making a positive impact in communities
  • Encouragement for a collaborative workplace culture
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Design streets that move people-not just cars.

You develop, review, negotiate, and administer agreements with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and partners while managing contractual risk and supporting successful project delivery. You partner with leadership, finance, legal counsel, and operational teams to support corporate governance, business compliance, and regulatory obligations, including tracking requirements and assisting in coordinating filings across multiple jurisdictions. Working collaboratively across the organization, you identify contract and compliance issues, recommend practical solutions, and guide agreements through their full lifecycle, from review through execution. You will maintain accurate contract documentation, coordinate contract administration activities, and help ensure contractual obligations are met while supporting efficient business operations.

Join Us. Make an Impact.
We're proud to be an ENR Top 500 design firm with one of the lowest turnover rates in the industry. If you're ready to do meaningful work with a supportive, talented team-apply today.

We are targeting a salary range of $80,000.00 to $100,000.00 for this position, with flexibility for well-qualified candidates.

Questions, assistance or accommodations? Contact [email protected] or call 301-927-1900, press 5.

Requirements

What You Bring:
  • A JD or master's degree in law or related field; and/ or 3+ years in contract management.
  • Five or more years of experience reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts, preferably within a professional services, consulting, architecture, engineering, or related environment
  • Strong knowledge of contract terms, risk management principles, and contract lifecycle administration
  • Experience supporting corporate governance, entity management, and multi-state compliance requirements.
  • Strong legal research skills with attention towards corporate structures and state compliance
  • Experience independently analyzing complex contractual issues and developing practical, business-focused solutions
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
  • A proactive, service-oriented mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and high-quality work
  • An interest in contributing to a collaborative, values-driven organization focused on making a positive impact in communities

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