Hybrid Contracts Specialist: Drafting, Negotiation & Risk

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to draft, review, redline, negotiate, and administer engineering, consulting, and construction contracts. This hybrid role requires collaboration with executive leadership to align contracts with risk profile and business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of contract drafting experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proven ability to mitigate risk while delivering high-quality documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, insurance, engineering, law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience drafting, negotiating, analyzing, and interpreting contract documents.
• Strong ability to assess and manage contractual risk.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make administrative and procedural decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and professionally.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of contractual matters.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise a variety of contract documents, including NDAs, MSAs, engineering and joint venture agreements, construction contracts, and related legal documents.
• Negotiate contract terms in alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and risk management objectives.
• Work closely with executive management to support business goals and ensure commitments align with priorities.
• Review contractual and business risks and recommend practical solutions to reduce exposure.
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders while supporting strong business relationships.
• Assist with special projects and other assignments as needed.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Risk assessment

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (business, insurance, engineering, law, or related field)

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to draft, review, redline, negotiate, and administer engineering, consulting, and construction contracts. This hybrid role requires collaboration with executive leadership to align contracts with risk profile and business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of contract drafting experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proven ability to mitigate risk while delivering high-quality documents.