Legal Contracts Senior Manager

Tetra Tech•Arlington, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Contracts Senior Manager conducts full life-cycle contract administration for various U.S. government and commercial clients in the energy and related infrastructure sectors and provides legal support to global operations as required to manage risks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, or related field
Minimum 10 years of federal and commercial contract management experience
Extensive knowledge of federal contracting regulations, policies, and procedures, including the FAR, AIDAR, and FTR
Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles
Demonstrated experience in risk mitigation, compliance management
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a strong customer service orientation
Ability to solve problems, prioritize, quickly understand regional/country context and local sensitivities, and negotiate effectively combining logic and reason with interpersonal sensitivity
Strong writing, communication and presentations skills, including the ability to communicate complex information to varied audiences and to train staff in contract compliance
Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with various multilateral development bank contracting regulations
Experience with contractor approved purchasing and automated systems
J.D., degree in paralegal studies, or Certified Federal Contract Manager
Ability to work in French and/or Spanish

Responsibilities

Manage contractual and legal aspects of work performed on behalf of commercial clients, including multilateral donors, foreign governments, foreign and domestic utilities, other quasi-public bodies, and public and private firms
Perform due diligence on all potential clients and entities that Tetra Tech will team, subcontract or associate with
Support business development by reviewing solicitations, agreement terms and conditions, teaming agreements and providing contracts and compliance guidance to staff, teaming partners, and subcontractors
Prepare, negotiate and administer contracts, subcontracts, independent consulting agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, and related agreements ensuring that all contract terms and conditions are adhered to during implementation
Advise on foreign registration requirements and work with local legal and tax advisors to ensure proper registration and compliance
Represent the company in commercial client audits
Support legal and contractual aspects of project administration throughout the Federal contract lifecycle on Department of State prime contracts
Help manage approved purchasing and automated systems
Prepare, negotiate, and review grants, subcontracts, purchases, intercompany orders, and other types of fixed-price and cost reimbursement agreements
Conduct compliance reviews for large procurement packages for equipment, supplies, commodities, and technical services
Provide compliance support for grants under Department of State contracts in accordance with federal regulations and approved grants manuals
Prepare submissions to government contracting officers and agency procurement staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned