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; and/or 3+ years in contract management
  • 5+ years in contract review, negotiation, and administration in professional services or engineering
  • Strong knowledge of contract terms and risk management principles
  • Experience in corporate governance and multi-state compliance
  • Strong legal research skills focusing on corporate structures and compliance
  • Ability to analyze complex contractual issues with practical solutions
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proactive, service-oriented mindset with commitment to operational excellence

Responsibilities

  • Develop, review, and negotiate agreements with clients and partners
  • Administer contracts and manage associated risks to ensure successful project delivery
  • Collaborate with finance, legal, and operational teams to meet governance and compliance requirements
  • Track contractual obligations and assist with filings across jurisdictions
  • Identify contract compliance issues and recommend solutions
  • Maintain accurate contract documentation
  • Coordinate contract administration activities to support efficient operations

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at an ENR Top 500 design firm
  • Low employee turnover rate indicating strong company culture and job satisfaction
  • Collaborative work environment with a supportive team
  • Focus on meaningful work that positively impacts communities
  • Flexibility in salary for well-qualified candidates
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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