Paralegal - Contracts & Operations

Fluor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation seeks a seasoned paralegal to support attorneys in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts across North and South America. The role emphasizes risk analysis, meticulous document management, and strong collaboration with internal stakeholders.

You will ensure compliance with corporate policies, handle sensitive information, and maintain contract files while meeting tight deadlines. A bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum five (5) years of paralegal experience supporting attorneys in a corporate legal department, law firm, or similar environment.
• Experience supporting the review, drafting, redlining, interpretation, and administration of commercial contracts and other legal agreements.
• Excellent research, drafting, and document management skills.
• Strong understanding of contractual provisions, legal documentation, and risk identification principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in-house counsel with drafting, review, redlining, interpretation, and deployment of contracts, supporting multiple attorneys and projects in North and South America.
• Support contracts from initial request through execution, including managing contract databases and templates, managing deadlines, and coordinating with attorneys on contract-related matters.
• Draft, review, redline, compare, and combine a variety of legal documents while identifying potential legal and business risks.
• Liaise and collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information for contract review, negotiation, and development activities.
• Assist attorneys in negotiating contract terms with third parties to ensure favorable terms and adherence to internal policies and risk mitigation standards.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Establish and maintain contract files and related legal documentation in accordance with Fluor procedures.
• Conduct legal research on a variety of topics including contract law.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract review

Research

Document management

Stakeholder communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you're invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

Summary

Under general supervision, this position assists attorneys in the performance of duties including ensuring contracts, policies, and business practices meet corporate policies and applicable laws to protect the organization from legal action and mitigate risk impacts to the company. This position participates in the review and analysis of commercial contracts and legal agreements, supports risk identification activities, and assists legal and business stakeholders throughout the contract lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in-house counsel with the drafting, review, redlining, interpretation, and deployment of contracts, supporting multiple attorneys and projects in North and South America.
• Support contracts from initial request through execution, including managing contract databases and templates, managing deadlines, and coordinating with attorneys on contract-related matters.
• Draft, review, redline, compare, and combine a variety of legal documents (e.g., commercial contracts, confidentiality agreements, amendments, templates, and other legal agreements) while identifying potential legal and business risks.
• Liaise and collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather necessary information for contract review, negotiation, and development activities.
• Assist attorneys in negotiating contract terms with third parties to ensure favorable terms and adherence to internal policies and risk mitigation standards.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Establish and maintain contract files and related legal documentation in accordance with Fluor procedures.
• Conduct legal research on a variety of topics including contract law.
• Monitor changes in law and assist with implementation needs.
• Handle sensitive, confidential, and proprietary matters on a routine basis with discretion and professionalism.
• Plan and organize work assignments while adhering to Fluor policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and client satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum five (5) years of paralegal experience supporting attorneys in a corporate legal department, law firm, or similar environment.
• Experience supporting the review, drafting, redlining, interpretation, and administration of commercial contracts and other legal agreements.
• Excellent research, drafting, and document management skills
• Strong understanding of contractual provisions, legal documentation, and risk identification principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include, but are not limited to, management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting in-house counsel.
• Knowledge of contract structures, contract risk allocation, and risk management processes.
• Experience supporting contract negotiations and contract administration activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $53,500.00 - $99,500.00