Senior Contracts Analyst

About the role

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Senior Contracts Analyst to join our Legal team. This position is responsible for reviewing, processing, and maintaining contracts related to professional services and other legal documents while ensuring strict compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The role combines elements of contract analysis, risk management, and compliance monitoring, supporting the full contract lifecycle in collaboration with legal, risk, technology and operational teams. This position is a career growth opportunity to join a leading environmental consulting firm dedicated to delivering sound science and creative solutions to our clients. SWCA Environmental Consultants is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm providing full spectrum environmental services across the United States. Our North Star is to be the best place to work and a leader in sustainability, delivering sound science and creative solutions to complex environmental challenges. We are guided by our core values every day. We collaborate as #OneSWCA, we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack to our communities. With offices nationwide, SWCA offers a collaborative, team focused environment where employees can build meaningful and long-term careers.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and redline client professional services contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, leases, and amendments to balance risk and expediency.
• Evaluate contracts for compliance with company policies, accounting standards, information security protocols, and relevant regulations.
• Support contract negotiation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., project management, risk, legal, technology and finance teams) to ensure understanding and compliance with contractual terms.
• Provide guidance on contractual obligations and assist in resolving contract-related issues.
• Recommend improvements to contract review workflows and compliance processes.
• Assist with the implementation and optimization of contract management systems.
• Contribute to training and knowledge-sharing efforts regarding contract compliance and risk awareness.

Requirements

Knowledge normally obtained through post-secondary education or training; bachelor's degree or higher preferred. Five years of relevant, progressively responsible experience. Seven years of related experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and/or education.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies, or a related field. Five (5) years of experience in contract compliance, legal support, or contract administration—ideally in a professional services environment.

Qualifications

Seven (7) years of experience in contract compliance, legal support, or contract administration—ideally in a professional services environment. Experience supporting legal or risk teams. Basic understanding of compliance and risk management in the context of professional services. Ability to interpret and communicate complex contract terms clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

Skills

• High attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Excel); experience with ticketing systems or contract management software is a plus
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Pay

The expected pay range for this Phoenix, AZ-based position is $73,444.80 - $94,588.00 per year. Actual pay may