Contracts Administrator

Work Arrangement: This position is eligible to be in-office or hybrid based out of our Waltham MA office location.

We want someone passionate about providing high quality legal support

Become a member of our dynamic team dedicated to providing high quality legal support to one of the top engineering firms in the country! Were looking for someone with strong attention to detail resourcefulness excellent customer service skills the ability to handle a variety of competing tasks and a commitment to teamwork.

What Youll Do:

• Triage and assign incoming requests to the Legal Department for contract reviews insurance certificates and other inquiries. Work closely with both operations and technical staff to obtain all necessary information for an efficient review/response.
• Compare modify and summarize incoming contract review requests against previously negotiated contracts with the same clients to promote consistency and accuracy for contract negotiations.
• Assist with contract review negotiations as needed such as reviewing client response to proposed revisions and ensure incorporation of modifications for final execution.
• Log and track the status of all contracts and other project-related documents reviewed by Legal. Maintain electronic contract files including emails executed contracts and other documents related to the contract reviews.
• Review analyze and propose modifications to NDAs releases and other short form agreements consistent with SGH policies.
• Prepare standard subconsultant agreements; work with internal stakeholders to finalize.
• Obtain certificates of insurance (COI) from broker per request of internal staff and external clients consistent with contract requirements and SGH guidelines.
• Assist with insurance renewal application working closely with other operations departments; prepare COI renewal file dispatching renewed COIs to both internal staff and external clients.
• Contribute to creating improving and updating Legal Department processes and forms
• Manage organizing and executing special projects as assigned
• Establish and maintain trusted rapports and work closely with technical and operations teams to address legal issues affecting the companys day-to-day business.
• Assist with roll out of new contract review process with new software

What Youll Need:

• Bachelors or Paralegal Certification plus 2 or more years of applicable experience working in a corporate environment law firm and/or the construction industry
• Positive proactive and no-task-too-small-or-big mentality
• Demonstrated experience working within aggressive timeframes
• Ability to prioritize multi-task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment
• Skilled at team work as well as the ability to produce individual work product
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organization skills and attention to detail

What makes careers at SGH so special

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator committed to advancing ourselves our teams and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.

There are many reasons to love SGH.

1. Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
2. Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
3. Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
4. Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles strong relationships and future prosperity.

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability please email

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard mouse telephone or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision distance vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.