Contract Administrator - Hunter Davis Group

IES Residential is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our Legal Department. In this role, you will act as a critical liaison between our Legal Department and Division Managers, ensuring that contracts are reviewed, summarized, and processed with accuracy and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, with the ability to handle a variety of contract types.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contract Management:

• Review and summarize a variety of contract types, including residential, general contractor (GC) contracts, real estate leases, and event agreements.
• Utilize Word and Adobe Acrobat for editing contracts with redlining and track changes, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Actively collaborate with the Legal Department and Division Managers to resolve contract-related issues.

Document Review & Summarization:

• Read, interpret, and summarize contract language, ensuring full understanding of risks, liabilities, and requirements.
• Identify and escalate any legal or compliance concerns that arise during contract review.
• Provide training and guidance as needed for other team members involved in contract management.

Coordination & Communication:

• Serve as the key point of contact for Division Managers, maintaining consistent and clear communication regarding contract status and any required actions.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of contracts, with attention to deadlines and deliverables.
• Manage and update contract records and documentation according to company standards.

Flexibility & Adaptability:

• Be ready to manage and adapt to a variety of contract types, ranging from general contractor agreements to real estate transactions and event agreements.
• Approach new contract types with a willingness to learn and apply training materials provided by IES Residential.

Additional Support:

• Assist the Contracts Manager and Legal Department with ad hoc projects and additional duties as needed to support the growing needs of the business.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks, including scanning, filing, and maintaining contract documentation.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Be:

• A proactive and trainable individual with a genuine interest in contract management.
• Eager to learn new contract types and engage in ongoing training to grow within the role.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with various departments and managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Legal Studies, or a related field is preferred.

Experience:

• Prior experience in contract administration, paralegal work, or a related legal field is a plus.
• Familiarity with redlining, contract review, and summarization is highly desirable but can be trained on the job.

Skills:

• Strong comprehension skills with the ability to read, interpret, and summarize contract language accurately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word (Track Changes) and Adobe Acrobat for document editing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.