Contracts Attorney or Manager

Langan Corporation; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan Corporation is seeking a Contracts Attorney or Contract Manager to join its collaborative team in Parsippany, NJ or NYC. This role directly supports the General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel and handles a wide range of contract matters across the firm, with a focus on professional services agreements.

You will draft, review, and negotiate agreements, manage contract tracking, assist in RFQs and legal disclosures, and help refine contracting processes while collaborating with

Qualifications

• JD preferred; strong contracting background in professional services, subcontracts, or prime consultant agreements.
• Experience supporting engineering, construction, or architectural firms is highly desired.
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, and negotiation skills required.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, analyze, and interpret professional services and subcontract agreements.
• Prepare redlines, comments, and summaries; negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support GC/AGC with contract tracking and process refinement.
• Assist in RFQs, certifications, prequalification forms, and legal disclosures.
• Draft legal correspondence and manage filing of liens when needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather data and approvals; perform other duties.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Contract management

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

J.D. preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Contracts Attorney or Contract Manager to join its collaborative team. This individual will directly support Langan’s General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel and will play a key role in managing a wide range of contract matters across the firm. This role provides the opportunity to support diverse legal needs in an environment that presents evolving challenges and meaningful opportunities for growth. The position is heavily focused on professional services agreements within the A/E/C industry, with the ability to expand into broader in‑house responsibilities as the department continues to evolve. While the preferred location for this role is our corporate headquarters in Parsippany, NJ, or New York City, candidates in other geographies will be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Draft, review, analyze, and interpret professional services agreements, subcontract agreements, and other commercial agreements (e.g., access agreements, reliance letters, lender consents, assignments);
• Prepare redlines, comments, summaries, and recommendations with respect to professional and subcontracted services agreements;
• Actively negotiate agreements with internal and external stakeholders;
• Support the General Counsel and Assistant Counsel with managing contracts, contract tracking, and refinement of contracting process;
• Support contract negotiations and escalate higher‑risk items appropriately;
• Assist in completion of RFQs, certifications, prequalification forms, legal disclosures, and supplemental questionnaires;.
• Draft legal correspondence such as demand letters for outstanding A/R;
• Manage filing of mechanic’s liens;
• Collaborate with internal teams to collect required data, approvals, and business input as needed; and
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• JD preferred;
• Experience supporting engineering, construction, or architectural firms strongly preferred;
• Experience with professional service agreements, subcontracts, or prime consultant agreements;
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience is a plus for non-lawyer candidates;
• Exceptional organization and prioritization skills;
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities; and
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.