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We're seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Legal and Operations teams in managing the contract lifecycle for large-scale data center construction projects. This role ensures contractual documents are properly reviewed, tracked, organized, and executed throughout each project's lifecycle. The ideal candidate has experience in legal or contract administration within construction, engineering, or commercial contracting, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

What you'll do

Administer the contract management process from pre-award through project closeout

Coordinate preparation, review, routing, execution, and storage of contracts, subcontracts, amendments, NDAs, and purchase agreements

Maintain contract records and document control within the contract management system

Track contract status, execution dates, renewals, notice periods, and key milestones

Coordinate with project managers, executives, operations, procurement, finance, and outside counsel for timely execution

Review incoming contracts for completeness before legal review

Monitor insurance certificates, bonding, licenses, and compliance documentation

Identify contractual risks or missing documentation for escalation

Prepare correspondence, contract summaries, and reports for leadership

Support change order documentation and track contractual modifications

Ensure executed agreements are archived per company retention policies

Help develop standardized templates, workflows, and best practices

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal, financial, and business information

Perform additional legal/administrative support duties as assigned

What you'll need

Required

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)

3+ years of legal assistant, contract administration, or paralegal experience

Strong understanding of contract terminology and document management

Exceptional organizational skills; able to manage multiple deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred

Experience supporting construction, electrical, engineering, or commercial contracting organizations

Experience with large-scale data center, mission-critical, or industrial construction projects

Familiarity with AIA, ConsensusDocs, EPC, design-build, or other construction contract formats

Experience with CLM or document management software

Knowledge of lien waivers, change orders, insurance requirements, and subcontract administration

Desired Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability; skilled at prioritizing competing deadlines; process-improvement mindset; excellent document organization; collaborative and self-motivated; sound professional judgment and discretion; strong customer service orientation with internal and external stakeholders.

Why grow your career with us

Your career here is more than just a job - it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Our company is an equal-opportunity employer - we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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