Our client, a continually growing real estate development and construction company is adding a Contract Specialist to their team. The Contract Specialist will collaborate with the Contracts Management Team to execute the Legal Department’s short-term and long-term plan to improve operational efficiency in all aspects of in-house commercial contracting.

**The position is able to work from home Mondays & Fridays and in the office in central Houston Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage contracts intake process for large volume of commercial contracts, and communicate contract processes and policies to internal stakeholders.

• Analyze, review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, ranging from standard to mid-level complexity in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Build relationships and serve as a key liaison with internal stakeholder to drive progress.
• Participate in meetings regarding contracting needs of internal stakeholders by developing agendas, determining action items, documenting, and following up on action items.
• Track critical contract dates, deadlines, and progress on contract-related tasks.
• Draft, review, and proofread various other legal documents.
• Update contract checklists and instructions to be shared with internal stakeholders and Legal team.
• Prepare and send reports to Director of Contracts and Risk Management and senior management, as requested.

The company offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits!