Contracts Advisor

The Ford Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 124,500; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency in Washington, DC is seeking a contracts professional to join our team. The successful Contracts Advisor will evaluate agreements, align industry strategy with firm goals, and support procurement and vendor relations.

You will partner with attorneys, review contracts for legal and financial risk, and track performance to ensure compliance with regulations. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a proven ability to manage multi‑party discussions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with commercial contracts, contract law and terms & conditions.
• Strong strategy development, negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent evaluation and decision making abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multi-party negotiations.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys to develop contracts that protect the firm's interests
• Review and analyze contracts to reduce legal and financial risks
• Facilitate the negotiation and purchase of various goods & services
• Provide support for procurement functions
• Track contract performance and ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations

Skills

Commercial contracts

Contract law

Strategy development

Negotiations

Contract management

Evaluation & decision making

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Ford Agency is currently recruiting for a contracts professional with strong experience evaluating contractual agreements and integrating industry strategy to the analysis. The successful Contracts Advisor will bring adept negotiating skills and be ready to work with a close knit team whose critical thinking and evaluation is committed to ensuring firm and client commitments are strategically aligned and goal focused.

Responsibilities Include:

• Partner with attorneys to develop contracts that protect the firm's interests
• Review and analyze contracts to reduce legal and financial risks
• Facilitate the negotiation and purchase of various goods & services
• Provide support for procurement functions
• Track contract performance and ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations

Qualifications Include:

• 3+ years of experience with commercial contracts, contract law, terms & conditions
• Expertise in strategy development, negotiations, and contract management
• Excellent evaluation and decision making skills
• Proven ability to manage multi-party negotiations
• Proficient in MS Office

Compensation:

$77,000 - $124,500 annually

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.