Construction Contracts Specialist - Legal & Compliance

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading bonus program

ESOP

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Job summary

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Contract Administrator to join its legal team. You will draft and revise contracts, review documents for execution, and support with risk assessments and compliance.

The role requires collaboration across Legal, Finance, Project Management, and external vendors. Qualified candidates have 3–10 years in paralegal/contract roles, a background in construction or real estate, and a Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification.

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.
• Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal certification, or equivalent legal/business experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of contract language, legal documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

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

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CounselLink

NetDocs

Job description

ARCO a Family of Construction Companies in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Contract Administrator to join its legal team. You will draft and revise contracts, review documents for execution, and support with risk assessments and compliance.

The role requires collaboration across Legal, Finance, Project Management, and external vendors. Qualified candidates have 3–10 years in paralegal/contract roles, a background in construction or real estate, and a Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certification.