Contract Analyst / Contract Reviewer

Turner & Townsend • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Contract Analyst / Contract Reviewer for its Global Risk Management team. The role supports the business in establishing contracts with clients and suppliers, advising on associated risks to help mitigate future litigation. It is a strategic contract-focused position involving professional services and consultancy agreements, construction transactions, and allocation of commercial risk.

The successful candidate will guide operational teams through complex negotiations, help protect the firm’s interests, and support the transition from contract negotiation to project delivery. The role is based in the Houston office with a hybrid presence of two to three days per week. On-site requirements may change based on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may also apply where relevant.

Requirements

• B.S. degree.
• A minimum of 2–5 years of experience in paralegal, contract analyst, contract specialist, or commercial risk roles; experience in construction or commercial real estate is highly preferred.
• Experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, or administering professional services agreements, consultancy appointments, master service agreements, work orders, or similar commercial contracts.
• Demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle of complex commercial contracts.
• Understanding of how schedules, exhibits, and master agreements interact.
• Ability to analyze the commercial impact of contractual clauses and propose solutions that balance risk with project goals.
• Comfort with legal mechanics, including redlining, clause drafting, and interpreting governing law.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for managing high-level stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to non-legal colleagues and manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Experience developing contracts, drafting bespoke schedules and clauses, and reviewing documents prepared by others.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to liaise with and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with contract management platforms or document automation tools.
• Experience in the construction, infrastructure, engineering, real estate, or professional services sectors.

Responsibilities

• Review, redline, and negotiate key terms in professional services agreements, master service agreements, work orders, non-disclosure agreements, client-facing consultancy contracts, and supply contracts.
• Translate complex legal obligations into clear operational guidance for project teams.
• Identify potential liabilities early, anticipate contractual issues, recommend modifications, and mitigate commercial risk.
• Manage the contract lifecycle from drafting and review through execution and compliance monitoring.
• Ensure parties understand their obligations and that contract documents align with corporate risk standards.
• Coordinate between legal, insurance brokers, and project leads to resolve contractual roadblocks while maintaining compliance.
• Help build and refine contract management systems and internal policies.
• Develop contract documents, including bespoke schedules and clauses, and review documents prepared by others.
• Coordinate multiple stakeholders in developing robust contract documents.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
• Career growth opportunities into commercial management, project risk oversight, or senior-level contract operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level