Legal & Contracts Specialist

REI Utility Services•Athens, TX

19h

About The Position

The Legal & Contracts Specialist serves as the Company’s primary internal resource for contract management and legal document review. This role is responsible for reviewing, drafting, redlining, negotiating, and managing contracts with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and partners, while coordinating with outside legal counsel for high-risk or complex matters. This position is designed for a mid-level legal professional with growth potential. The Company seeks an individual who is committed to long-term tenure and professional development, with the opportunity to grow into advanced contract management, compliance leadership, or future in-house legal support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
3–6 years of experience in a paralegal, contract administration, or legal support role
Strong experience reviewing and managing contracts in a corporate environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal training
Experience in engineering, utilities, construction, or professional services industries
Familiarity with MSAs and complex commercial contracts
Interest in long-term career growth and professional development

Responsibilities

Contract & Legal Document Management
Review, draft, and redline: Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Client contracts, Vendor and subcontractor agreements, NDAs and confidentiality agreements
Identify contractual risks and ensure alignment with company standards and risk tolerance
Manage the full contract lifecycle, including execution, renewals, amendments, and recordkeeping
Maintain standardized contract templates and clause libraries
Client, Vendor & Internal Support
Serve as the primary internal point of contact for contract-related inquiries
Communicate with clients and vendors regarding contract terms and revisions
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Finance, and HR to support contract needs
Ensure contractual obligations are clearly communicated internally
Legal Coordination & Compliance
Coordinate with outside legal counsel on escalated or high-risk legal matters
Support regulatory and licensing documentation as needed (engineering, utilities, and related filings)
Assist HR with policy review, employment agreements, and compliance documentation.
Support internal audits and contract compliance initiatives.
Process Improvement & Growth
Develop and improve contract workflows, tracking systems, and reporting
Identify opportunities to reduce external legal spend
Participate in process documentation and SOP development
Support long-term legal and compliance strategy as the company grows