Sr. Contracts Administrator

LJA • Houston, TX

13h

About The Position

LJA Business Solutions is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to support the company’s high-volume commercial contracting needs across multiple business units and divisions. This role is part of a collaborative in-house legal and contracts team focused on practical risk management, efficient contract execution, and responsive business support in connection with project operations. This position is well suited for a highly organized, responsive, and detail-oriented professional who is comfortable managing a substantial contract workload in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong drafting, review, negotiation, and issue-spotting skills, along with sound business judgment and the ability to work effectively within established legal, operational, and commercial frameworks. Candidates with law degrees and relevant in-house or law firm commercial contracts experience are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (may be substituted with 7+ years’ work experience)
• Legal, paralegal, or business law education required
• 7+ years’ work experience
• Significant experience in commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation, preferably in an in-house legal department, corporate contracts function, professional services environment, engineering or construction-adjacent industry, or law firm practice focused on commercial transactions
• Strong knowledge of common commercial contract provisions and risk allocation concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal and business issues clearly and concisely to non-lawyers
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously under deadline pressure
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and a practical, solutions-oriented approach
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AI-assisted contracting tools

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, drafting, revising, and negotiating a high volume of commercial agreements, including professional services agreements, subconsultant agreements, master services agreements, vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, amendments, work orders, and other operational contracts.
• Coordinating contract intake, review, negotiation, execution, and file management across multiple business units and divisions
• Identifying legal and commercial risks in proposed contract terms and recommending practical, business-oriented solutions
• Escalating complex legal, compliance, insurance, indemnity, limitation of liability, intellectual property, data use, and dispute-related issues as appropriate
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, including operations, procurement, finance, risk management, project managers, and business leadership, to support timely and effective contract execution
• Supporting internal legal and contracting processes, templates, clause libraries, playbooks, and approval workflows
• Assisting with interpretation of contractual obligations, deliverables, notices, claims, and related project documentation
• Collaborating with in-house counsel and outside counsel, when needed, on legal issues, contract disputes, and specialized negotiations
• Helping drive consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement in the contract lifecycle management process
• Maintaining accurate contract records and ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Draft, review, revise, and negotiate commercial contracts and related documents in accordance with company policies, risk tolerances, and business objectives
• Analyze contract language to identify key legal and commercial issues, including scope, payment, schedule, indemnity, insurance, warranties, limitation of liability, termination, confidentiality, intellectual property, and dispute resolution provisions
• Provide practical guidance to internal business partners on contract requirements, deviations from standard terms, and risk mitigation options
• Support the development and maintenance of standard contract templates, fallback positions, negotiation guidance, and training materials
• Track open issues, negotiation status, approvals, and execution requirements to help ensure timely turnaround and operational alignment
• Coordinate signatures, document retention, and post-execution administration as needed
• Assist with process improvement initiatives relating to contract management, workflow efficiency, and legal operations
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned in connection with the company’s contracting and legal support functions

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior