Senior Contracts Administrator/Paralegal

Accelevation•Miamisburg, OH

7h•Onsite

About The Position

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures, and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve scaled from approximately 350 employees to more than 1,900 employees in the last 16 months by taking ownership, solving hard problems, and building with purpose. As we continue our rapid growth, we are investing in the legal, operational, and governance infrastructure required to support scale. We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator / Senior Paralegal to help build and support a high‑performing, business‑driven contracts function. As Contracts Administrator / Senior Paralegal, you will play a critical role in supporting Accelevation’s commercial and operational activities. You will serve as a central contracts partner to Legal, Sales, Operations, Field, and Finance teams; ensuring agreements align with company standards, risk tolerance, and business objectives. This role is ideal for someone who operates independently, thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, and brings deep, hands‑on experience managing high‑volume and high‑value contracts, particularly in construction and sales‑driven contexts. The ideal candidate is a builder; someone who thrives in a rapidly growing environment and enjoys creating structure, systems, and processes from the ground up. You bring sound judgment, a business‑oriented approach to contracts, and the confidence to manage complex agreements independently.

Requirements

7+ years of experience as a Contracts Administrator, Paralegal, or similar role with substantial contract responsibility
Demonstrated experience with construction contracts, including subcontractor or project‑based agreements
Demonstrated experience with sales agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, and customer‑facing contracts
Strong contract drafting, review, and redlining skills
Proven ability to manage multiple contracts and competing priorities with minimal supervision
High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with contract management systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Teams required)
Independent judgment and problem‑solving ability
Business‑focused, pragmatic contract mindset
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
Comfort working under deadlines and across departments
Discretion in handling confidential information

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting an in‑house legal department
Familiarity with construction industry terminology, risk allocation, and project workflows
Experience working with sales teams and revenue‑driven contract processes
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) software
Ability to identify recurring contract issues and recommend process improvements

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
Construction contracts (MSAs, subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders)
Sales agreements (customer contracts, MSAs, SOWs, amendments)
Vendor, supplier, and service agreements
Serve as a primary point of contact for contract intake, review, and execution across business units
Manage the full contract lifecycle, including requests, redlining, approvals, execution, storage, and compliance tracking
Identify contractual risks and issues and escalate appropriately to legal counsel or leadership
Ensure contracts comply with company policies, internal approval processes, and applicable laws
Maintain accurate contract records and manage contract repositories and tracking tools
Assist in developing and maintaining contract templates, standard terms, and playbooks
Support post‑execution contract administration, including notices, renewals, amendments, and close‑out obligations
Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, Field, and Finance teams to facilitate timely deal execution
Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on contractual interpretation and obligations