Legal Contracts Administrator

Job Title: Legal Contracts Administrator

Location: Houston TX 77002

Duration: 2 Years (Extendable)

JOB INSIGHT:

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and experienced Legal Contracts Administrator to support contract management operations within a dynamic legal and procurement environment. This role is responsible for managing the full contract lifecycle including drafting reviewing redlining negotiating and coordinating contract execution. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in contract administration risk assessment and compliance along with the ability to collaborate closely with legal counsel procurement teams and internal stakeholders. This is not an attorney role and does not provide legal advice but requires strong legal and contractual understanding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the full contract lifecycle including intake drafting negotiation execution amendments renewals and closeout
• Draft review and redline a variety of agreements such as vendor contracts professional services agreements MOUs and licensing agreements
• Support and participate in contract negotiations with vendors consultants and external partners
• Evaluate contractual terms including indemnification liability insurance termination clauses and performance obligations
• Ensure contracts comply with organizational policies legal standards and procurement regulations
• Act as a liaison between legal procurement internal departments and external vendors
• Develop and maintain a contract tracking and management system to monitor contract status and key milestones
• Monitor contract performance deliverables and compliance with terms and conditions
• Prepare reports metrics and analysis related to contract activity and risk exposure
• Support procurement processes including RFPs bidding and contract development
• Ensure all required documentation is complete including insurance certificates approvals and contract records
• Identify opportunities to improve contract management processes and systems
• Provide guidance to stakeholders and help resolve contract-related issues
• Escalate complex contractual or risk-related issues to legal leadership as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience in contract administration and contract lifecycle management (CLM)
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting redlining and negotiation support
• Understanding of legal terms risk assessment and compliance requirements
• Experience working with procurement processes and vendor contracts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management/document systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a legal government or higher education environment
• Familiarity with procurement tools (e.g. Ariba SAP) or contract management systems
• Background in paralegal studies business administration or related field

Key Competencies

• Contract Negotiation Strategy & Execution
• Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Legal Drafting & Redlining
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance
• Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
• Procurement Integration