Contract Specialist

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

7d • $89,450 - $129,490 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to draft, review, redline, negotiate, and administer engineering, consulting, and construction contracts. The role requires assessing and mitigating contractual risks and ensuring documents align with the company’s risk profile, business objectives, and core values. The specialist works with executive leadership, clients, and internal stakeholders, supporting organizational goals and professional business relationships. The position has a hybrid schedule: three days per week in the downtown Chicago, Illinois office and two days working remotely from home. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, insurance, engineering, law, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience drafting, negotiating, analyzing, and interpreting contract documents.
• Strong ability to assess and manage contractual risk.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to take initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearly and professionally.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of contractual matters.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise contract documents, including non-disclosure agreements, master service agreements, engineering agreements, joint venture agreements, construction contracts, and related legal documents.
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions in alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and risk management objectives.
• Work with executive management to support business goals and ensure contractual commitments align with organizational priorities.
• Review contractual and business risks and recommend practical solutions to reduce exposure.
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders while supporting strong business relationships.
• Assist with special projects and other assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and accident insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-up daycare
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• 401(k)
• Pre-tax commuter account
• Merit scholarship program
• Employee discount program
• Corporate charitable giving program
• Tuition assistance
• First professional licensure bonus
• Employee referral bonus
• Paid annual personal/sick time
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Flexible work arrangements
• Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

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