Contracts Manager

HKS INC; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a Contracts Manager to join the Legal team and oversee drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts throughout their lifecycle. The role emphasizes risk identification, compliance, and liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in contract review and litigation support, strong CLM and document management skills, and proficiency in MS Office and Adobe tools. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of legal experience in contract review and litigation support.
• Architecture/engineering design professionals experience preferred.
• Experience with CLM software, AI tools, and document repositories.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe tools.

Responsibilities

• Creates, reviews, and edits contracts, proposals, and other legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identifies and escalates potential legal, financial, and operational risks before contract execution.
• Coordinates and supports contract reviews and negotiations by tracking redlines and ensuring terms comply with policies and risk requirements.
• Administers and monitors contract lifecycles by managing intake, CLM systems, and milestones/dates.
• Acts as central point of contact for internal reviews, coordinating with legal, finance, and project teams and external stakeholders.
• Assists with claims and litigation matters by facilitating internal processing and liaising with outside counsel.

Skills

Contract review

Negotiation

Risk management

CLM software

Tools

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

Overview: HKS Dallas is seeking a Contracts Manager to join our Legal team. Assists with managing the firm’s contracts throughout the contract lifecycle, from drafting, review and negotiation through administration, compliance, renewals, and closeout. Supports risk identification and contract negotiations, maintains contract records and key milestones within CLM systems, and serves as a primary liaison. Ensures efficient, accurate, and compliant contract management while supporting claims and litigation-related processes.

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran

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Responsibilities

• Creates, reviews, and edits contracts, proposals, and other legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Identifies and escalates potential legal, financial, and operational risks before contract execution
• Coordinates and supports contract reviews and negotiations by tracking redlines, and assisting legal or senior management to ensure terms comply with company policies and risk management requirements
• Administers and monitors contract lifecycles by managing intake and assignment processes, maintaining agreements within contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems and centralized digital repositories, and tracking key dates (deadlines, expirations, renewals, and milestones)
• Acts as the central point of contact for internal HKS contracts review, coordinating communication among legal, finance, and project management teams and external stakeholders, including clients and consultants
• Assists with claims and litigation matters by facilitating internal processing, maintaining documentation, and liaising with outside counsel

Qualifications

• Typically with 15+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or in-house legal department handling contract review and litigation support
• Experience working with architecture and/or engineering design professionals strongly preferred
• Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) software, AI tools, and document repositories
• Experience in MS Office and Adobe tools
• Excellent work ethic with a commitment to produce high quality, accurate results with strong sense of ownership for projects and duties
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain contract terms and processes to diverse audiences
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to hold sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to organize and adapt to changing priorities, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines, with high receptivity to feedback
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and work independently
• Travel may be required

HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance. Our 1,600 people in 29 offices are united by the belief that an environmental, social and governance approach to design achieves design excellence. In 2023, we became a carbon neutral firm. We value honesty, diversity and inclusion and we celebrate creative thinking. In partnership with our clients and collaborators, we craft powerful ideas and solutions. Together we create places that stand apart.

HKS, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities.