Contracts Manager

Overview:
HKS Dallas is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Legal team.
Assists with managing the firm’s contracts throughout the contract lifecycle, from drafting, review and negotiation through administration, compliance, renewals, and closeout. Supports risk identification and contract negotiations, maintains contract records and key milestones within CLM systems, and serves as a primary liaison. Ensures efficient, accurate, and compliant contract management while supporting claims and litigation-related processes.
Responsibilities:
Creates, reviews, and edits contracts, proposals, and other legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
Identifies and escalates potential legal, financial, and operational risks before contract execution
Coordinates and supports contract reviews and negotiations by tracking redlines, and assisting legal or senior management to ensure terms comply with company policies and risk management requirements
Administers and monitors contract lifecycles by managing intake and assignment processes, maintaining agreements within contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and centralized digital repositories, and tracking key dates (deadlines, expirations, renewals, and milestones)
Acts as the central point of contact for internal HKS contracts review, coordinating communication among legal, finance, and project management teams and external stakeholders, including clients and consultants
Assists with claims and litigation matters by facilitating internal processing, maintaining documentation, and liaising with outside counsel
Qualifications:
Typically with 15+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department handling contract review and litigation support
Experience working with architecture and/or engineering design professionals strongly preferred
Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) software, AI tools, and document repositories
Experience in MS Office and Adobe tools
Excellent work ethic with a commitment to produce high quality, accurate results with strong sense of ownership for projects and duties
Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain contract terms and processes to diverse audiences
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to escalate issues when appropriate
Ability to hold sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of integrity and professionalism
Ability to organize and adapt to changing priorities, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines, with high receptivity to feedback
Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and work independently
Travel may be required
If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.
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