Construction Contracts Paralegal | Risk & Compliance

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates' children

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, seeks a proactive Paralegal to support a fast-paced legal team and manage multiple projects with deadlines. You will draft and revise agreements, review contracts and related documents, and liaise with Legal, Finance, and Project Management to facilitate execution.

The ideal candidate brings 3–10 years in paralegal or contract support, construction-related experience, and strong communication skills, with proficiency in Word/Excel and experience in

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of relevant experience in a paralegal, contract administration, or related legal support role.
• Experience in construction, real estate, transactional law, or contract management strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of contract language, legal documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with CounselLink, NetDocs, or similar systems is a plus.
• Positive attitude with flexibility and willingness to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting and revising agreements including contracts, NDAs, lease documents, estoppel certificates, affidavits, and other transactional documents in accordance with company policies and guidelines.
• Review, organize, and finalize contracts, exhibits, and related legal documents for execution.
• Interpret contract provisions and assist in resolving standard contractual questions.
• Identify and communicate potential legal, operational, and financial risks associated with contract terms or changes.
• Coordinate communication between Legal, Finance, Project Management, and external vendors to support project execution and maintain strong working relationships.
• Support training initiatives by organizing legal resources, preparing presentations, and assisting with operational guidance on contract processes and compliance requirements.
• Maintain and administer legal databases and document management systems including CounselLink and related tracking tools.
• Create, update, and maintain standardized contract templates and legal forms.

Skills

Contract management

Legal research

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

CounselLink

NetDocs

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, seeks a proactive Paralegal to support a fast-paced legal team and manage multiple projects with deadlines. You will draft and revise agreements, review contracts and related documents, and liaise with Legal, Finance, and Project Management to facilitate execution.

The ideal candidate brings 3–10 years in paralegal or contract support, construction-related experience, and strong communication skills, with proficiency in Word/Excel and experience in