Regional Contract Attorney

About This Role

This role involves coordinating and managing contract review activities, providing training, and resolving complex contract issues for public and private sector clients. The attorney will work with professional staff across various offices to meet contracting needs while ensuring appropriate resources and addressing problem areas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of contract reviewers, managing the flow of contracts, providing training, and helping resolve complex contract issues
• Review, negotiate, and help resolve a significant number of contracts for both public and private sector clients
• Work with professional staff to address contracting needs across offices, while making sure there are appropriate resources and addressing specific problem areas
• Organize and manage contract activities that result in high quality reviews, clear advice to project managers on how to proceed, and dedicated partnership to resolve issues
• Coordinate with General Counsel as appropriate on individual issues and the overall quality of contract reviews

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in a related role
• JD from an accredited law school
• Relevant experience related to reviewing and resolving contracts (Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry preferred)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of AEC private and public sector contracts
• Prior experience in the AEC Industry

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in a 401(k), and performance-based bonuses
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources

About the Company

Kimley-Horn prioritizes clients and employees, aiming to achieve client goals and foster employee success. The company's culture and business approach are built on providing an environment for everyone to flourish, and its commitment to quality is upheld by passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. Kimley-Horn has been recognized on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years due to its employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values.