Regional Contract Attorney

Kimley-Horn; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Regional Contract Attorney for our Columbus, Ohio office. This role involves coordinating contract reviews, managing flows, and resolving complex issues for both public and private sector clients.

The ideal candidate has a JD, 5+ years of experience, and relevant AEC industry experience. Our company values employee culture, offering numerous benefits including comprehensive health coverage and a robust retirement plan. Join us in fostering a thriving workplace!

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a related role.
• Relevant experience in the AEC industry.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of the contract reviewers.
• Review, negotiate, and resolve contracts for clients.
• Organize high-quality contract review activities.

Skills

Contract review experience

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Regional Contract Attorney to join our Columbus, Ohio (OH) office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the activities of the contract reviewers, managing the flow of contracts, providing training, and helping resolve complex contract issues
• Review, negotiate, and help resolve a significant number of contracts for both public and private sector clients
• Will work with professional staff to address contracting needs across offices, while making sure there are appropriate resources and addressing specific problem areas
• Organize and manage contract activities that result in high quality reviews, clear advice to project managers on how to proceed, and dedicated partnership to resolve issues
• Coordinate with General Counsel as appropriate on individual issues and the overall quality of contract reviews

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a related role
• JD from an accredited law school
• Relevant experience related to reviewing and resolving contracts (Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry preferred)
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of AEC private and public sector contracts
• Prior experience in the AEC Industry

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.