Senior Contracts Analyst
About The Position
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Senior Contracts Analyst to join our Legal team. This position is responsible for reviewing, processing, and maintaining contracts related to professional services and other legal documents while ensuring strict compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The role combines elements of contract analysis, risk management, and compliance monitoring, supporting the full contract lifecycle in collaboration with legal, risk, technology and operational teams. This position is a career growth opportunity to join a leading environmental consulting firm dedicated to delivering sound science and creative solutions to our clients. The role is a regular (with benefits), full-time, salaried, and exempt position that offers a hybrid work environment reporting to our Phoenix, AZ office location. Highly qualified remote-based candidates will also be considered.
Requirements
- Knowledge normally obtained through post-secondary education or training; bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
- Five years of relevant, progressively responsible experience.
- Seven years of related experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and/or education.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of experience in contract compliance, legal support, or contract administration—ideally in a professional services environment.
- Familiarity with contract terminology, legal document structures, and risk/compliance principles.
- High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel); experience with ticketing systems or contract management software is a plus.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
- Capable of working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Nice To Haves
- Seven (7) years of experience in contract compliance, legal support, or contract administration—ideally in a professional services environment
- Experience supporting legal or risk teams.
- Basic understanding of compliance and risk management in the context of professional services.
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex contract terms clearly to non-legal stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Review, analyze, and redline client professional services contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, leases, and amendments to balance risk and expediency.
- Evaluate contracts for compliance with company policies, accounting standards, information security protocols, and relevant regulations.
- Support contract negotiation.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., project management, risk, legal, technology and finance teams) to ensure understanding and compliance with contractual terms.
- Provide guidance on contractual obligations and assist in resolving contract-related issues.
- Recommend improvements to contract review workflows and compliance processes.
- Assist with the implementation and optimization of contract management systems.
- Contribute to training and knowledge-sharing efforts regarding contract compliance and risk awareness
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) with profit sharing
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- paid time off
- wellness programs
- professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
