Corporate Contracts and Compliance Manager

Peak Utility Services Group•Fort Worth, TX

20h

About The Position

The Corporate Contracts and Compliance Manager will lead and oversee the development, review, negotiation, and administration of a wide range of customer, subcontractor, and vendor contracts while managing related legal operations functions. This includes overseeing risk management processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies. This role serves as a strategic liaison between operations, legal, finance, safety, and business development teams to protect the company’s interests and optimize commercial performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in contracts management, legal operations, or related filed preferably in utility construction, engineering, or infrastructure services.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment.
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

paralegal certificate

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including MSAs, subcontracts, purchase agreements, and service-level agreements.
Collaborate with operations and legal teams to assess contractual risk and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
Monitor and manage the full contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and terminations.
Maintain a central repository of contracts and ensure adherence to company standards and record keeping practices.
Partner with finance to ensure billing terms, invoicing triggers, and payment terms are accurately captured.
Develop and standardize contract templates, playbooks, and procedures across Peak’s subsidiaries.
Provide contract analysis and guidance during RFP and bid/proposal processes.
Conduct training for project managers and leaders on contract obligations and best practices.
Manages and assists CT Corp with required operational company filings and regulatory compliance across various states.
Support the management of legal and contractual claims, including gathering documentation, coordinating with legal counsel, and tracking outcomes.
Collaborate with insurance brokers, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders to review and maintain insurance requirements in contracts.
Monitor compliance with indemnity, insurance, and safety provisions in all agreements.
Identify potential areas of risk across operational activities and propose mitigation strategies.
Maintain oversight of certificates of insurance, ensuring proper coverage for vendors and subcontractors.
Track and coordinate each operating company’s request for bonds.