Contracts Director

Jensen Hughes

3d • $160,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Jensen Hughes is seeking an experienced Contracts Director to lead and manage the Contracts function within our Legal Department. This strategic leader will oversee a global team of contract specialists responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of agreements supporting our professional services operations. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of legal, operational, and technological expertise to drive excellence in contract management and compliance across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and management, preferably within a global engineering, professional services, or government contracting environment.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing organizational change.
• Demonstrated expertise with CLM systems implementation and process optimization.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Federal Government contracting (FAR/DFARS) and compliance practices.

Nice To Haves

• Active or eligible U.S. Government security clearance.
• Experience implementing digital transformation initiatives in legal or contract functions.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract specialists and professionals across multiple regions.
• Establish best practices, templates, and playbooks to ensure consistency and quality in contract drafting and negotiation.
• Foster a collaborative environment between the Legal, Commercial, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of a variety of contracts including professional services agreements, master services agreements (MSAs), nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), teaming and subcontractor agreements, and related documents.
• Provide strategic guidance on complex contractual terms, risk allocation, and negotiation positions.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of contract lifecycle management processes and systems.
• Oversee the deployment and optimization of a digital CLM software platform, ensuring integration with existing systems and alignment with business needs.
• Develop and execute training and change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption across the organization.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements, including U.S. government contracting (DoD, DOE, DOS, and other federal agencies) and global governmental compliance standards.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Audit functions to ensure ongoing monitoring and reporting of contract-related risks.
• Maintain awareness of legislative and regulatory changes that may affect company contracting practices.
• Partner with operational and business unit leaders to align contract strategy with business objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business teams for deal structuring and risk management.
• Support initiatives to enhance process efficiency and contract visibility across global operations.

Benefits

• Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.
• Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees