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