Contracts Counsel

hksinc· HKS INC
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📍 DallasFull time

About this role

Overview:

HKS Dallas is seeking a Contracts Counsel to join our Legal team.

Provides legal support for the review and negotiation of contracts for the delivery of architectural or design services and other business contracts. Learns and applies the firm’s key contract positions, delivers thorough contract review and analysis, and manages contract intake and organization. Communicates clearly with project teams and firm leadership, adapts to shifting priorities, and identifies and resolves problems proactively.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides review and analysis of contractual matters and contract negotiation
  • Creates and drafts legal documents as needed, and reviews legal documents prepared by firm staff
  • Minimizes risks, maximizes value, and seeks means to improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • Collaborates with project teams in reviewing contract scopes and advising on legal and financial risk of contracts
  • Manages contract review system and seeks out efficiencies and improved methods for streamlining contract review operations
  • Stays up to date and assists in the interpretation of the laws, regulations, and policies affecting the practice of architecture, engineering, and design services contracts
  • Assists in the education of firm-wide staff in risk management and contract matters

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school
  • Member of the Bar in good standing required
  • Professional degree in architecture or engineering, with licensure and/or design practice experience strongly preferred
  • Typically with 5+ years of relevant legal experience
  • Experience in MS Office and Adobe tools
  • Knowledge of or a strong interest in federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and risk management practices relating to construction law and design professionals
  • Excellent work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results with natural sense of ownership for projects and duties
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
  • Strong legal research and presentation skills
  • Ability to anticipate, manage, analyze, evaluate, and summarize legal issues and findings, and to present them in a clear and concise manner
  • Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity
  • Ability to organize and adapt to changing priorities, manage competing demands, and meet deadlines, with high receptivity to feedback
  • Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise, and professional manner both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to operate patiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently

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If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal.

HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran

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Where is the Contracts Counsel position at hksinc located?
This Contracts Counsel role at hksinc is based in Dallas. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Contracts Counsel role at hksinc full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Contracts Counsel role in the HKS INC department at hksinc.
Which team or department does the Contracts Counsel at hksinc belong to?
This Contracts Counsel position is part of the HKS INC department at hksinc. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Contracts Counsel job at hksinc posted?
This Contracts Counsel position at hksinc was posted on Sep 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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