Associate Attorney - Contracts

Overview

An organization is seeking an Associate Attorney – Contracts to provide legal support by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts, as well as offering risk and regulatory compliance review related to environmental consulting services. This role collaborates closely with leadership, project managers, and business development teams to ensure client and subconsultant agreements appropriately allocate risk while supporting efficient project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate professional services agreements, master service agreements, task orders, and amendments with clients.
• Prepare and review subconsultant agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontract documents.
• Identify contractual risks and propose revisions consistent with company risk tolerance and business objectives.
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to resolve contract issues during negotiations.
• Review and negotiate Non-Disclosure Agreements and company compliance documentation for contracts.
• Evaluate key risk allocation provisions including indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance requirements, and dispute resolution clauses.
• Ensure consistency with company contract templates and risk management practices.
• Recommend alternative language or solutions when client contract terms exceed acceptable risk thresholds.
• Assist with maintaining and updating standard contract templates and terms and conditions.
• Provide guidance to internal staff on contract interpretation and obligations.
• Support contract-related documentation and internal contract tracking database.
• Support internal contract policies and best practices.
• Assist in developing and updating contract templates and standard terms and conditions.
• Partner with business development and project teams during contract negotiations.
• Provide clear, practical guidance on contract terms to non-legal staff.
• Support internal training related to contract awareness and risk management.
• Assist in company licensing requirements nationwide.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience focused on contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Experience with professional services agreements, consulting agreements, or similar commercial contracts.
• Strong understanding of contractual risk allocation including indemnity, limitation of liability, and insurance provisions.
• Excellent written communication and contract drafting skills.
• Ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting environmental consulting, engineering, architecture, or professional services firms.
• Experience reviewing government or public agency contracts.
• Familiarity with consulting industry contract structures such as task orders, scopes of work, and subcontract agreements.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business needs.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $110,000 - $140,000 annually (negotiable based on experience).
• Opportunities for bonuses and 401(k) contributions.
• Ongoing training and conference opportunities.
• Pathways to leadership and ownership roles.
• Hybrid work options and flexible remote work opportunities in approved states.
• Potential for national and international travel for project oversight and client engagement.

Location

Remote or hybrid work options available in approved states.