Temporary Contracts Lead & Legal Ops Manager

The Friedkin Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Friedkin Group is seeking a Temporary Contracts Lead/Manager to review, redline and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts for technology, marketing, events and hospitality.

You'll draft confidential correspondence and legal documents, perform due diligence, and streamline claims processes while maintaining accurate files. This contract runs Sept 14, 2026 through Feb 28, 2026, with potential extension, and may involve travel to North Houston/Sealy as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in paralegal, contracts manager, or legal operations lead.
• Detail-oriented with ability to quickly identify and correct mistakes.
• Extensive contracts management experience: drafting, redlining, negotiating.
• Customer-first, consultative approach in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in shifting settings.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Review, redline and negotiate wide range of commercial contracts.
• Draft confidential correspondence, pleadings, reports and documentation.
• Conduct legal and factual research and prepare summary reports with recommendations.
• Develop and improve processes related to claims management and legal operations.
• Maintain accurate legal files, records, and databases.
• Review and sort legal files per record retention guidelines.
• Support strategic legal initiatives and complete special projects.

Skills

Contract management

Legal operations

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Tools

Legal research tools

Contract management tools

AI tools

Job description

The Friedkin Group is seeking a Temporary Contracts Lead/Manager to review, redline and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts for technology, marketing, events and hospitality.

You'll draft confidential correspondence and legal documents, perform due diligence, and streamline claims processes while maintaining accurate files. This contract runs Sept 14, 2026 through Feb 28, 2026, with potential extension, and may involve travel to North Houston/Sealy as needed.