Legal Contracts Senior Manager

Position SummaryThe Legal Contracts Senior Manager conducts full life-cycle contract administration for various U.S. government and commercial clients in the energy and related infrastructure sectors and provides legal support to global operations as required to manage risks.Essential Job FunctionsCommercial contracting and legal supportManage contractual and legal aspects of work performed on behalf of commercial clients, including multilateral donors, foreign governments, foreign and domestic utilities, other quasi-public bodies, and public and private firmsPerform due diligence on all potential clients and entities that Tetra Tech will team, subcontract or associate withSupport business development by reviewing solicitations, agreement terms and conditions, teaming agreements and providing contracts and compliance guidance to staff, teaming partners, and subcontractorsPrepare, negotiate and administer contracts, subcontracts, independent consulting agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, and related agreements ensuring that all contract terms and conditions are adhered to during implementationAdvise on foreign registration requirements and work with local legal and tax advisors to ensure proper registration and complianceRepresent the company in commercial client auditsFederal contracting and legal supportSupport legal and contractual aspects of project administration throughout the Federal contract lifecycle on Department of State prime contractsHelp manage approved purchasing and automated systemsPrepare, negotiate, and review grants, subcontracts, purchases, intercompany orders, and other types of fixed-price and cost reimbursement agreementsConduct compliance reviews for large procurement packages for equipment, supplies, commodities, and technical servicesProvide compliance support for grants under Department of State contracts in accordance with federal regulations and approved grants manualsPrepare submissions to government contracting officers and agency procurement staff.Perform other related duties as assignedRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in law, business administration, or related fieldMinimum 10 years of federal and commercial contract management experienceExtensive knowledge of federal contracting regulations, policies, and procedures, including the FAR, AIDAR, and FTRStrong understanding of commercial contracting principlesDemonstrated experience in risk mitigation, compliance managementStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a strong customer service orientationAbility to solve problems, prioritize, quickly understand regional/country context and local sensitivities, and negotiate effectively combining logic and reason with interpersonal sensitivityStrong writing, communication and presentations skills, including the ability to communicate complex information to varied audiences and to train staff in contract complianceAdvanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TeamsPreferred QualificationsExperience with various multilateral development bank contracting regulationsExperience with contractor approved purchasing and automated systemsJ.D., degree in paralegal studies, or Certified Federal Contract ManagerAbility to work in French and/or SpanishPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and using a computer.Additional InformationEmployment type: This is a full-time position.Work schedule: Monday — Friday, standard core business hours (8:30 AM — 5:30 PM local time); some flexibility required but must with overlap core business hours for team collaboration.Work location: Hybrid work arrangement out of our Courthouse office is highly preferred. Work arrangements are subject to review and may change at the company's discretion.Travel requirements: Occasional international travel, to include conflict zones, will be required.Equal Opportunity Employer StatementTetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.J-18808-Ljbffr