Contracts and Risk Manager (FT - Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Review and redline professional services agreement templates, master service agreements (MSAs), subconsultant agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and contract amendments.
• Evaluate contractual risk provisions including indemnification, limitation of liability, standard of care, insurance requirements, dispute resolution, and payment terms.
• Advise project managers and leadership on contract terms and associated risk exposure.
• Maintain contract templates and standard terms and conditions.
• Oversee contract tracking, renewal schedules, and compliance monitoring.
• Review and manage subconsultant agreements to ensure appropriate flow-down of contractual obligations and insurance requirements.
• Maintain and update the contract management module/system as necessary.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on contract compliance and risk awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Risk Management, or related field required.
• Paralegal certification, JD, or risk management certification (ARM, RIMS-CRMP, CPCM) preferred but not required.
• 5-8+ years of experience in contract management, risk management, or project controls within an engineering, architecture, or professional services firm.
• Experience managing organizational risk programs.
• Experience working with project managers and technical teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Strong contract drafting skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Company subsidized medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and family coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), depending on your selected health insurance plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Transit/Parking benefits.
• Group and Voluntary Life insurance.
• Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership program.
• 401(k) program with a company match.
• 15 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays.
• California Paid Sick Leave (for part-time/as-needed employees).
• Employee Assistance program.
• Fitness Reimbursement program.
• Professional Development program.