Contracts Attorney or Manager

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (short & long‑/or

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seeks a Contracts Attorney or Contract Manager to support its General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel. The role centers on professional services agreements within the A/E/C industry, with potential expansion into broader in-house duties as the department grows.

While Parsippany, NJ or New York City are preferred, candidates in other geographies will be considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• JD preferred; support engineering/architectural firms preferred.
• Experience with professional service agreements, subcontracts, or prime consultant agreements.
• Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience is a plus for non-lawyer candidates.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, analyze, and interpret professional services agreements and subcontract agreements.
• Prepare redlines, comments, summaries, and recommendations on contracts.
• Actively negotiate agreements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the General Counsel with contract tracking and process improvements.
• Assist in RFQs, certifications, disclosures, and prequalification forms.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Drafting & reviewing contracts

Communications skills

Organization & prioritization

Independent & team work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Paralegal certificate or equivalent (plus for non-lawyer)

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 elevate 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.

Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.

Pay Range

$120,000—$175,000 USD

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