Contracts Specialist - Legal & Compliance

Rowan Digital Infrastructure • Denver, CO

5d • $90,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is transforming data center delivery for speed and scale, focusing on best-in-class solutions for hyperscale customers with a commitment to sustainability, efficiency, quality, and flexibility. The company is building a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 US markets. Rowan is backed by Quinbrook and Blackstone. This role is within the Legal Department and is responsible for supporting and advancing the company’s contract compliance function by ensuring contractual obligations are clearly identified, assigned, tracked, and fulfilled across the organization. The position requires demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting complex lease agreements, credit agreements, and other commercial contracts to translate legal requirements into practical, actionable compliance obligations. The Senior Associate partners closely with Finance, Business Development, Engineering, Construction and Operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to drive accountability for contract performance, monitor compliance status, and support timely satisfaction of contractual requirements throughout the contract lifecycle. In addition to day-to-day contract compliance management, this role plays an integral part in developing, improving, and scaling a structured contract compliance program, including standardized processes, tracking tools, and reporting mechanisms. This position is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working across teams, managing multiple contractual obligations simultaneously, and proactively identifying risks, gaps, and process improvements related to contract compliance.

Requirements

• BA degree or equivalent
• 3+ years of contract compliance or comparable experience, preferably within an in-house legal department
• Proven experience in contract compliance management, including implementing or managing contract compliance programs, preferably in the data center, construction, energy, real estate, or finance industries
• Familiarity with project-based environments and legal documentation
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and effectively across departments while managing multiple deadlines
• Technologically savvy, with proficiency in tools such as Excel, Smartsheet, and contract lifecycle management platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced and changing environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable systems to track compliance with contractual obligations, including relating to leases, construction contracts, utility contracts, project financing documents and credit agreements, and other project delivery agreements.
• Lead and support efforts to transition from manual tracking to more automated and centralized compliance systems as the program matures.
• Maintain compliance calendars, covenant trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Escalate any potential risks, missed deadlines, and compliance concerns promptly and clearly.
• Serve as a central point of contact for contract compliance questions and help stakeholders understand their responsibilities under agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and adherence to all contractual requirements.
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks through proactive monitoring and reporting.
• Collect and analyze data to anticipate risks and improve compliance programs.

Benefits

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities
• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution
• Unlimited PTO
• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement
• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree