Contracts Drafter (Architecture)

The Crowd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is hiring a Contracts Drafter (Architecture) to manage contract processes and ensure compliance. This role involves preparing and reviewing contracts, coordinating the contract lifecycle, and maintaining organized records. Ideal candidates possess contract administration experience and strong communication skills. The position is full-time, based in New York with exposure to international projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration, legal support, or related roles.
• Solid understanding of contract law, with the ability to review and interpret terms.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and track contracts to ensure compliance.
• Partner with teams to align contracts with project scopes.
• Coordinate the contract lifecycle from drafting to execution.

Skills

Contract administration experience

Contract law understanding

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Google Workspace

Job description

This range is provided by The Crowd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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About The Role

The Crowd is excited to be partnering with a world-renowned design practice recognized for delivering award-winning cultural and commercial projects across the globe. With studios in New York and abroad, this firm is known for pushing the boundaries of design while maintaining a thoughtful and highly collaborative studio culture. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Contracts Drafter (Architecture) to join their U.S. team.

This is a newly created role, offering the chance to shape processes and provide vital support to both project and leadership teams. Reporting to the CFO, the Contracts Administrator will play a key role in managing the flow of agreements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across multiple regions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional to gain exposure to international projects, legal workflows, and design operations in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and track contracts (including project, consultant, and contractor agreements) to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Partner with internal project teams and leadership to align contracts with project scopes, deliverables, and timelines
• Coordinate the contract lifecycle, from drafting and negotiation through execution, including managing signatures and approvals
• Liaise with legal advisors in the U.S. and internationally to update templates and maintain consistency with organizational standards
• Maintain organized digital records and provide clear communication to staff on contract terms and workflows

Key Skills/Requirements

• Experience in contract administration, legal support, or related roles
• Solid understanding of contract law, with the ability to review and interpret terms
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and record-keeping
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interact professionally with internal teams, clients, and external partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace, with the ability to learn new systems quickly

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal and Administrative

Industries

• Architecture and Planning
• Design Services