Corporate Legal Contracts & Compliance Manager

D.H. Griffin Companies is a nationally recognized leader in demolition, environmental, industrial, emergency response, and specialized construction services, operating across the United States with multiple affiliated companies. As a growing organization with a diverse portfolio, D.H. Griffin offers a dynamic environment where legal compliance and strong contract management are essential to continued success. The Corporate Legal Contracts & Compliance Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting contract administration, corporate compliance, licensing, risk documentation, and legal operations. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity, multi-state business environment and is eager to contribute to the company’s ongoing growth and operational excellence. Responsibilities Oversee the full contract administration process, including review, approval, execution, storage, and renewal tracking for a variety of commercial and construction-related agreements. Review contracts for key business and legal terms, such as insurance requirements, indemnity provisions, notice obligations, renewal and termination terms, and compliance obligations. Coordinate contract review and negotiation with internal stakeholders, executive leadership, outside counsel, risk management, and operations teams. Maintain and improve organized contract management systems, ensuring executed agreements and critical documents are properly stored and accessible. Track and manage critical contract dates, compliance deliverables, and renewal deadlines to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation. Support the development and implementation of standardized contract review procedures, templates, checklists, and approval workflows. Manage corporate compliance requirements across multiple legal entities and states, including Secretary of State registrations, annual reports, assumed name filings, and business registrations. Coordinate business registrations and support expansion into new jurisdictions or business lines. Oversee contractor licensing requirements, including new applications, renewals, amendments, qualifier updates, and regulatory filings across multiple states and municipalities. Monitor and research regulatory requirements for new states, service lines, and project opportunities, ensuring licensing readiness for bids and project mobilization. Manage insurance and surety documentation, including Certificates of Insurance, endorsements, project-specific requirements, and surety bonds. Support and maintain customer and vendor compliance platforms (e.g., ISNetworld, Avetta, Veriforce, Highwire), ensuring timely and accurate submission of required documentation. Develop scalable systems and processes for managing contracts, licenses, filings, compliance documents, and recurring deadlines, including dashboards and compliance reports. Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, executive leadership, risk management, accounting, operations, business development, human resources, safety, insurance brokers, regulatory agencies, and registered agents. Assist with special projects such as acquisitions, new ventures, entity restructuring, licensing analysis, and internal policy development. Qualifications JD, paralegal certificate, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in legal, contracts, or compliance roles. 5+ years of experience in contract administration, corporate legal support, commercial or construction contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, entity management, contractor licensing, legal operations, or in‑house legal department support. Strong understanding of legal documentation, contract processes, corporate compliance, and regulatory deadlines. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, documents, entities, licenses, and filings. Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify risk, inconsistencies, and compliance gaps. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both legal and non‑legal audiences. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint. Preferred: Licensed attorney in North Carolina or another U.S. jurisdiction. Preferred: Experience in construction, demolition, industrial services, environmental services, engineering, or government contracting. Preferred: Experience with contract management software, entity management platforms, or compliance tools (e.g., Harbor Compliance, CSC, CT Corporation). Preferred: Experience managing multi‑state contractor licensing and customer compliance portals (e.g., ISNetworld, Avetta, Veriforce, Highwire). #J-18808-Ljbffr