Contracts Specialist for Global Leader Job in Chicago, IL

Contract Specialist

Global leader is seeking a detail-oriented Contract Specialist to support the review, administration, and management of contracts across a wide range of consulting projects. This role will collaborate closely with legal, procurement, project management, and business leaders to ensure contracts are negotiated, executed, and maintained in compliance with company policies and client requirements. The contract specialist should have a strong background in drafting, red-lining, negotiating, and managing consulting contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and revise client contract agreements, including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), master service agreements (MSAs), large engineering contracts, joint venture agreements, construction contracts, etc.
• Negotiate all contract terms and conditions within client contracts, NDAs, joint venture agreements, and other legal documents to ensure alignment with company policies and risk management strategies.
• Analyze contract terms and conditions, identifying potential legal, commercial, and operational risks.
• Support contract negotiations and coordinate revisions with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Monitor contract performance, compliance obligations, deliverables, and key milestones.
• Maintain contract records, amendments, renewals, and related documentation within contract management systems.
• Assist project managers with contract interpretation and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.