Contract Administrator (Remote or Hybrid) (Engagement)

Basic Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a contract administrator, commercial contracts specialist, contract manager, construction paralegal, corporate paralegal, or similar legal professional
• Significant experience independently reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and administering sophisticated commercial contracts
• Demonstrated experience supporting construction, engineering, design-build, infrastructure, energy, industrial services, manufacturing, procurement, or other project-based businesses
• Strong understanding of commercial risk allocation, including indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance, payment terms, dispute resolution, and contractual remedies
• Familiarity with construction contracting concepts such as change orders, claims, backcharges, lien rights, bonding requirements, and project documentation
• Extensive experience redlining agreements in Microsoft Word and preparing contract revisions for negotiation
• Experience developing and maintaining contract templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, and contract management processes
• Experience maintaining contract databases, document management systems, and organized contract files
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting a high-volume contracts function in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Outstanding professional references

Position Details

• Type of role: Contract In-House Engagement
• Schedule: Part-Time to Full-Time (approximately 20–40 hours per week)
• Expected Duration: Approximately 3 months
• Location: Hybrid in the Indianapolis area preferred; fully remote candidates will also be considered
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and administer a wide variety of commercial agreements supporting complex design-build electrical construction projects nationwide
• Negotiate contracts with owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors while balancing legal risk with business objectives
• Review and negotiate contract provisions involving scope of work, payment terms, indemnification, insurance, limitations of liability, warranties, default, and dispute resolution
• Partner closely with project managers, operations, procurement, and executive leadership to identify contractual risks and develop practical business solutions
• Support contract administration throughout the project lifecycle, including contract modifications, change orders, claims, backcharges, and other project-related contractual issues
• Maintain organized contract databases, executed agreements, and document management systems
• Develop and enhance contract templates, clause libraries, negotiation playbooks, and contract administration processes
• Aid with document collection and production in response to subpoenas and other legal requests
• Provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to the General Counsel on a variety of legal matters as business needs evolve

Pay and Benefits

• Annualized pay for this position ranges from $85,000 to $100,000, or more when calculated on a full-time basis
• Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference
• Latitude contract professionals are usually W-2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week
• Benefits-eligible Latitude contract professionals receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D
• A qualified 401(k) plan is also available

About Latitude

• Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide
• We specialize in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas
• We are a Chambers and Partners globally ranked flexible legal staffing company founded in 2013
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated work, outstanding clients, and the flexibility to design careers around your life
• We focus on peer-level legal professionals with the level of skill, experience, and judgment expected of permanent members of our clients’ legal departments