Jensen Hughes

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more. Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient. At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Contracts Director

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1939H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

68 days ago

Salary

$160K - $175K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of contract specialists and professionals across multiple regions. • Establish best practices, templates, and playbooks to ensure consistency and quality in contract drafting and negotiation. • Foster a collaborative environment between the Legal, Commercial, Finance, and Operations teams. • Oversee the negotiation, drafting, and review of a variety of contracts including professional services agreements, MSAs, NDAs. • Provide strategic guidance on complex contractual terms, risk allocation, and negotiation positions. • Advise internal stakeholders on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies. • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of contract lifecycle management processes and systems. • Oversee the deployment and optimization of a digital CLM software platform. • Ensure adherence to company policies, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and management, preferably within a global engineering, professional services, or government contracting environment.
  • Proven experience leading teams and managing organizational change.
  • Demonstrated expertise with CLM systems implementation and process optimization.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. Federal Government contracting (FAR/DFARS) and compliance practices.

Benefits

  • retirement plan
  • healthcare coverage
  • broad range of other benefits

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