Description:

How You'll Make an Impact
We are seeking a skilled and pragmatic Contracts Attorney to join our Legal team at An In-House Firm, a leading environmental and engineering consulting firm. This role will focus on supporting our multi-disciplinary practices and business operations by managing a wide range of contracts and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements relevant to our industry.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review, edit and negotiate contracts including client professional service agreements, subconsultant agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, and vendor contracts.
Provide legal guidance to project managers and operations teams on contract terms, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure contracts align with An In-House Firm policies and applicable laws, including government (federal, state and local) requirements.
Maintain and update contract templates and negotiation playbooks to reflect best practices and evolving business needs.
Support contract lifecycle management, including tracking, renewals, and closeout processes.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve contract-related issues and support strategic initiatives.
Assist with compliance matters, including conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and insurance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and active CA bar membership in good standing.
Strong understanding of commercial contracting principles, risk allocation, and negotiation strategies.
3–5+ years of experience in contract law, preferably in-house or at a law firm serving clients in the environmental, engineering, or professional services sectors.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
Collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Proficiency with contract management systems and document automation tools.
Knowledge of FAR, DBE requirements, and other public contracting frameworks.
Experience supporting multidisciplinary consulting teams (e.g., environmental scientists, engineers, planners).
Familiarity with government contracts, indemnity clauses, and professional liability issues is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver practical solutions in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Compensation: $115K - 130K

Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Working Conditions:

Environment
This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
An In-House Firm is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination.