Contracts Specialist

1 month ago

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States TKDA Full time
Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-disciplined professionals is seeking a contracts professional with experience administering professional services agreements and procurement systems.

As a member of our team, you will work alongside the Chief Legal Officer and other experienced Contracts Specialists in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with architecture, engineering, and planning professionals in locations throughout the country to identify and mitigate risks and maximize opportunities during the proposal and contract negotiation process.

You will primarily be responsible for executing TKDA's contract administration process, including preparing and reviewing proposals, contracts, and other legal documents; assisting with contract negotiations; researching applicable jurisdictional laws and requirements; reviewing insurance and compliance documentation; managing a contract database; and communicating directly with internal and external stakeholders.

Hybrid work arrangements (3 days in office / 2 days remote per week) will be considered for self-starter and self-sufficient professionals who demonstrate an ability to work, learn, communicate, and collaborate successfully in a hybrid work environment.

Note: For this opportunity, we are considering qualified candidates that reside within a regular commuting distance of our office in Saint Paul, MN.

Required Qualifications
  • Associate degree or certificate in business, business law, paralegal studies, or related field.
  • Up to five years of relevant experience preparing professional services contract documentation.
  • Exceptional verbal and written legal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to recognize proper use of grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Extensive experience and thorough working knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work independently and as a team member.
  • Strong organization skills and a drive toward results demonstrated by the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment; experience using technology and resources efficiently.
  • Experience handling and maintaining confidential information and documentation.
  • Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
  • Strict adherence to ethics and professional conduct.
Advantageous Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business, business law, paralegal studies, or related field.
  • Previous experience within the Architecture / Engineering / Construction industry.
  • Prior experience programming or developing database and workflow systems such as DocuWare, DocuSign, or a similar document management solution.
  • Previous experience with enterprise resource planning systems (Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint preferred).
  • General understanding of commercial insurance programs, especially those typically maintained by professional design services companies.
  • Familiarity with state and federal acquisition requirements as they relate to professional design services.
Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*
TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.

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