Contract Review Attorney

Westwood-Professional-Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Contract Review Attorney to join our Legal Team in Plano, TX. This hands-on role reviews, drafts, and negotiates a high volume of commercial contracts, including client and subconsultant agreements, while identifying contractual risks and advising project teams.

The ideal attorney has a J.D. with 2–4 years of relevant contract experience, strong drafting and writing skills, and familiarity with CLM systems and government contracting requirements

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active Texas State Bar admission.
• 2–4 years of legal experience, focused on commercial contract drafting, review, or negotiation.
• Experience applying contract templates, risk terms, and government contracting considerations.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and redline high volume of commercial contracts (client and subconsultant).
• Identify risk terms (indemnification, liability, insurance, warranties) and elevate as needed.
• Apply templates and negotiate terms with clients and subconsultants; coordinate with project teams.
• Review certificates of insurance and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Maintain records and status in the contract lifecycle management system.
• Assist with FAR/DFARS flow-down provisions and government contracting needs.
• Support disputes, subpoenas, and coordination with outside counsel.
• Contribute to improving contract templates, playbooks, and processes.

Skills

Contract drafting

Risk assessment

Legal writing

Stakeholder guidance

Microsoft Word

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

CLM systems

Job description

Description

Contract Review Attorney - Plano, TX

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Contract Review Attorney to join our Legal Team. This hands-on, early-career role supports the day-to-day business by reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a high volume of commercial contracts, including client agreements, subconsultant agreements, and related project documents. Working closely with senior members of the Legal Team, project managers, and business leaders, you will help identify and manage contractual risk while keeping projects moving. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build deep commercial contracting experience in-house at a rapidly growing professional services firm serving the energy, infrastructure, and community development markets.

This position is onsite in our Plano, TX HQ,

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, and redline a high volume of commercial contracts, including client agreements, subconsultant agreements, master services agreements, NDAs, change orders, and amendments.
• Identify and assess key risk terms such as indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance, standard of care, warranties, and payment terms, and elevate to senior
• Legal Team members as appropriate.
• Apply standard contract templates, playbooks, and fallback positions to negotiate terms with clients and subconsultants. Partner with project managers and business leaders to understand project scope and provide clear, practical guidance on contract terms.
• Review certificates of insurance and other contract-related documents for compliance with contractual requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and status tracking within the contract lifecycle management system.
• Assist with the review of government contracting requirements, including FAR/DFARS flow-down provisions, where applicable.
• Support the Legal Team on claims, disputes, and subpoena responses, including document gathering and coordination with outside counsel.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of contract templates, playbooks, and Legal Team processes.
• Provide general legal support across Legal Team activities as needed.

Requirements

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of commercial contract principles and common risk allocation provisions. Excellent attention to detail and strong legal writing, drafting, and redlining skills.
• Ability to translate legal concepts into clear, practical guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of agreements and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and the ability to recognize when to elevate issues. Collaborative, service-oriented approach with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including track changes, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Required Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• 2-4 years of legal experience, with exposure to commercial contract drafting, review, or negotiation.
  

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• In-house, law firm, or clerkship experience involving commercial transactions.
• Exposure to professional services, engineering, construction, or energy industry contracts.
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems.
• Familiarity with government contracting requirements such as FAR/DFARS. Experience supporting project-based businesses in multi-party contracting environments.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision.

We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving‑back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood):

At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving‑back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

Join us in creating a better world:

In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award‑winning projects nationwide. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.