Explore Contracts Attorney Jobs

Contracts attorneys help organizations negotiate, draft, review, and manage agreements that support business operations and reduce legal risk. Browse vetted Contracts Attorney opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more at companies seeking experienced legal professionals.

What Contracts Attorneys Do

Responsibilities commonly include drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, advising internal teams on contractual obligations, identifying legal and business risks, and creating practical solutions to move transactions forward. Depending on the employer, the work may cover vendor and customer agreements, technology and licensing contracts, strategic partnerships, procurement, or corporate transactions.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers typically seek a law degree, an active license to practice in the relevant jurisdiction, and experience reviewing or negotiating complex agreements. Clear communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with business stakeholders are highly valued. Familiarity with a company’s industry and relevant regulations can also be important.

Find Your Next Contracts Attorney Role

Contracts Attorney positions are available across industries and organizations, from established corporations to growing businesses. Use Ladders to explore vetted roles paying $100,000 or more, compare opportunities, and find a position that fits your experience, specialization, and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Grow your career with a dynamic legal team providing expert counsel on correctional law, federal regulations, and inmate rights, while collaborating with senior leaders to enhance public safety and en...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace innovation by building a robust legal framework. As the first legal hire, shape legal strategies, drive complex transactions, and partner with leadership to nav...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine the future of aerospace by leading legal strategy in a dynamic role. Collaborate with executives to structure innovative agreements and ensure compliance while shaping the foundation of lega...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$290K - $330K *

Transform the vendor contract landscape by leading negotiations, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency in a dynamic le...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$290K - $330K *

Lead the negotiation and standardization of vendor agreements, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with legal and operational teams to optimize contract processes and implement...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a key contracts support for the Uncooled OEM commercial business, managing customer inquiries, order processing, and compliance while collaborating with sales and product teams to drive succ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by advising project managers on contract strategies, ensuring effective execution and maximizing project revenues through risk identification and mitigation in a dynamic environmen...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in managing contracts for digital and print products. Collaborate across departments to align strategies, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance while enhancing cl...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$64K - $96K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee contract initiation and compliance, ensuring adherence to policies while providing technical guidance. Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to enhance contracting pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$121K - $147K *

Unlock potential by providing comprehensive legal counsel in real estate and corporate law. Collaborate with stakeholders, draft essential documents, and represent the City in various legal matters to...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to provide expert legal guidance on diverse contracts and compliance matters, supporting organizational goals while ensuring adherence to health law regulations and best practices...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$172K - $185K *

Engage in complex project funding and delivery, collaborating nationwide on construction procurement, contracting, and financing across diverse infrastructure sectors, ensuring impactful solutions for...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$172K - $185K *

Transform complex infrastructure projects by driving procurement, contracting, and financing strategies. Collaborate with diverse sectors to deliver innovative solutions that impact communities nation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Manage legal research and compliance support, ensuring adherence to regulations while collaborating with internal teams. Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of accuracy in a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by representing diverse employers in employment-related legal matters, providing strategic advice and litigation support, while fostering effective client relationships in a dynamic w...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $120K *

Optimize acquisition management support for federal contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract administration. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance cargo systems applications for th...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$159K - $239K *

Empower a dynamic team as you lead contract administration, ensuring compliance and fostering talent development while interfacing with customers and managing negotiations in a fast-paced environment...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and negotiating diverse government contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards and customer specifications while driving successful project execution a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the administration and negotiation of diverse government contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards while managing risks and fostering customer relationships for successful e...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful business outcomes by managing contracts, analyzing regulations, and providing strategic guidance to ensure compliance and maximize cash flow for key programs and projects...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Partner with us to navigate complex commercial legal matters, drafting and negotiating agreements while providing strategic legal support. Join a dynamic team and contribute to business growth and leg...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

Transform your career by managing supplier interactions, validating commercial assertions, conducting market research, and performing price analysis in a dynamic remote environment, ensuring complianc...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $214K *

Shape the future of legal compliance by managing diverse corporate matters, supporting sales and marketing teams, and ensuring adherence to regulations while fostering strong relationships across depa...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior legal officer, providing strategic legal guidance on banking regulations, corporate governance, and payments. Ensure compliance and operational efficiency while advisin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K *

Transform the legislative landscape by drafting and analyzing bills, ensuring legal sufficiency, and collaborating with Senate staff to produce high-quality legislation in a dynamic, nonpartisan envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Contracts Attorney do?question toggle

    A Contracts Attorney drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements, advises on contractual rights and obligations, and helps organizations manage legal and business risks.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Contracts Attorney jobs?question toggle

    Many positions require a law degree, an active bar license in the relevant jurisdiction, and experience with commercial contracts. Specific requirements vary by employer, industry, and seniority.

  • Which industries hire Contracts Attorneys?question toggle

    Contracts Attorneys work in a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, and professional services.

  • What kinds of agreements might a Contracts Attorney handle?question toggle

    Depending on the role, they may work on customer and vendor agreements, software and licensing contracts, procurement agreements, partnership deals, and other commercial or corporate documents.

  • How can I find Contracts Attorney jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Contracts Attorney listings on Ladders, which features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its location, responsibilities, and qualifications.