Job Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. 

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries , we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. 

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a  Contract Reviewer to join our Global Risk Management team. This role is responsible for supporting the operational business in establishing contracts with clients and suppliers, advising on associated risks to mitigate future litigation.

This is a hybrid role, with an expectation to work on-site at Turner & Townsend’s Houston office two to three days per week.

Key Requirements:

• Undertake construction contract reviews, including client and vendor agreements.
• Provide ad hoc contract advice to operational teams and liaise with clients/their legal teams (where requested) to resolve contractual matters.
• Liaise with professional liability and general insurance brokers to confirm coverage and respond to queries.
• Support operational teams through the risk management process to resolve issues and expedite contract execution.
• Help improve risk management tools, systems, and processes.
• Work with operational teams to increase risk management awareness, compliance, and capability.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to, where applicable.

Qualifications

 

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification/experience.
• Background as a construction paralegal or attorney with hands-on experience reviewing client contracts and business operations vendor contracts.
• Minimum 2 years in a corporate construction legal position, with experience reviewing and re-drafting supplier and client construction contracts.
• In-house corporate contract review experience, particularly within the construction industry.
• Experience in contract development, including drafting contract schedules and clauses, and reviewing contract documents prepared by others.
• Ability to liaise with and coordinate multiple stakeholders to develop robust contract documents
• Strong communication skills.
• Proactive, organized, and thorough with a strong work ethic.
• Strong administrative skillset – proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $80K-$110K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.   Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and

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Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this, we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours, 2 days per week, 3 days per week,

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