Contracts Administrator, Dallas, Texas

EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

Contracts Administrator

US-TX-Dallas

Job ID: 2024-2733
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Legal
Dallas

Overview

At Corgan we are passionate about great design. We are also passionate about great people, whether they’re clients, consultants, or co-workers. Corgan creates opportunities for personal and professional growth that bring out the best in ourselves and those around us by sharpening skills, leveraging technology, and encouraging communication. Our strength lies in our people, and those people consistently exceed expectations.

Corgan is searching for an experienced Contracts Administrator to work in a fast-paced team supporting its Chief Legal Officer (CLO). This person will exercise good judgement, have strong verbal and written communications, be organized, and manage multiple competing priorities without sacrificing quality of work. The Contracts Administrator / Paralegal will represent Corgan’s culture, philosophy and brand by assisting others in a client-centric, courteous and professional manner always.

Responsibilities

• Receive review requests, analyze requirements and determine required action, coordinate with CLO and outside counsel (foreign and domestic) as necessary, and draft comments or redlines.
• Create contracts utilizing existing templates, combine with appropriate exhibits, finalize and coordinate for execution.
• Serve as a resource to varying levels of staff by advising on processes and procedures.
• Manage all Legal templates (AIA and proprietary) on SharePoint.
• Collaborate with sector Principals and Marketing department to review legal language and appropriately respond to information requests in RFQs and RFPs.
• Administer Consultant Master Services Agreement Program by encouraging consultants to join, retrieve requests, confirm insurance requirements are met, prepare agreements and coordinate for execution, and update listing on SharePoint.
• Obtain current copies of consultant insurance certificates, file, and update consultant’s record in Vision.
• Obtain from Corgan’s insurance brokers certificates of insurance which comply with contractual requirements and forward to clients. Also coordinate with brokers on an annual basis for auto renewed certificates to be distributed to clients.
• Coordinate background checks and screening processes when contractually required by a client.
• Serve as AdobeSign administrator, setting up new users, training staff, and working with IT to resolve backend issues.
• Coordinate staff requests for personal use of the firm’s intellectual property.
• Serve as back-up to Senior Paralegal when necessary to provide corporation information to others within the firm.
• Assist firm with special initiatives and projects which may at times be confidential in nature.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Previous advanced contract experience in an A/E or legal firm.

Advanced knowledge of full MS Office Suite.

Advanced knowledge of AdobeSign or comparable electronic signature application.

Experience with AIA Contract Documents.

Knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Strong time-management skills.

Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Ability to complete tasks without detailed instructions.

Experience providing quality service; building relationships with internal and external clients.

Desired Qualifications

Experience supporting senior leadership

SharePoint content management

Deltek Vision

Newforma

At Corgan, we believe social responsibility should be a holistic approach to supporting the community and environment. We commit our time and talent through service, provide financial support through giving, balance elevated design with responsible, sustainable solutions, and cultivate equity and inclusivity inside and outside our firm.

We share a deep curiosity about how we can improve lives through design. We are curious about the world we have — and the world that is emerging. This passion, drive for excellence, and abiding curiosity guide us each day in our interaction with our clients, partners, associates, and with each other. Our commitment to the highest standards of professional ethics is unwavering. Maybe that is why so many of our client relationships span decades.

From our earliest days, the Corgan philosophy of work and life balance was an important and valued part of our culture. As we’ve grown, our commitment to the well-being of our employees has only become stronger and more defined. Corgan promotes a healthy balance by removing obstacles and allowing you to focus on what you love doing, both inside and outside the office. We also offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.

*Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed. * EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

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