Contracts Specialist na BSA

BSA is seeking a Contracts Specialist in our Indianapolis or Raleigh studio who will provide legal and administrative support to the firm by preparing, reviewing, and managing contracts and other legal documents. This position ensures compliance, mitigates risk, and enables efficient operations by working closely with leadership and external counsel. 

What You’ll Do:  

Review legal documents and contracts 

• Draft, review, and track contracts and agreements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution
• Ensure terms reflect project goals while protecting the firm’s interests
• Provide guidance to project teams on interpreting contract requirements
• Maintain awareness of trends and developments in laws impacting the firm

Compliance and risk mitigation 

• Identify risks in contract language and recommend mitigation strategies
• Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Partner with insurance, finance, and leadership to confirm requirements are met

Contract administration 

• Maintain accurate documentation and records of contracts
• Support the development of templates, tools, and processes for consistent use across the firm
• Track key deadlines and obligations to ensure timely execution and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle
• Contribute to process improvements by updating templates and tools as needed

Education & Experience:  

• Educational Background: Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field. Paralegal certification or additional education is a plus.
• Experience: 5 years of experience as a paralegal or in a legal support role, ideally with a strong focus on contracts, in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering or Construction) industry.
• Skills:
  • Strong experience preparing, reviewing, and managing contracts and legal documents.
  • Familiarity with legal research, compliance requirements, and risk management practices.

 Why BSA?

At BSA, we empower our team members to make a meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, you'll have a direct financial stake in our growth and success while benefiting from a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating spaces that support healing, learning, and discovery. 

Exceptional Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Parental leave
• Hybrid or remote work schedule
• Paid volunteer time and a giving back program
• Employer-matched retirement funds and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Modern, collaborative work environment with free parking at all studios

Why You'll Thrive at BSA:

Our core values define us: 

• Partners: Our employee-owners value team success as well as individual success.
• Purposeful: Our experts are solution oriented, creating inspired solutions in healing, learning, and discovery environments.
• Learners: We are constantly striving for expertise and sharing knowledge.
• Owners: We are committed to a culture of empowerment; thinking and acting like employee-owners to ensure the success of our clients and our business. 
• Ideal Team Players: We are humble, hungry, and smart. 

If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your engineering career with BSA! 

BSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer