Paralegal I (Contractor)

Tetra Tech is adding a mid-level Paralegal with experience in engineering consulting, primarily municipal water and transportation.

Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Independently review, analyze, draft, revise, and negotiate a wide variety of professional services agreements, including prime agreements with public-sector clients, subconsultant agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, and amendments, in accordance with company policies and risk management guidelines.

Apply advanced knowledge of engineering consulting industry standards, public procurement requirements, and municipal contracting frameworks to identify contractual risks, gaps, and inconsistencies, and develop practical solutions through clear and precise drafting and redlining of contract language.

Interpret contract terms and conditions and advise management regarding rights, obligations, indemnification, standard of care, limitation of liability, insurance requirements, dispute resolution provisions, and compliance considerations specific to engineering consulting services.

Partner with project managers, business unit leadership, and risk management personnel to support negotiation strategy and risk mitigation efforts on complex municipal infrastructure projects.

Develop, refine, and implement best practices for contract review and administration within Tetra Tech’s contract management system, with a focus on consistency and risk mitigation across public infrastructure and municipal projects.

Prepare executive-level summaries, risk assessments, and reports for senior leadership regarding contract exposure and negotiation strategy.

Provide mentorship and informal guidance to junior contracts personnel as needed and contribute to process improvements within the contracts function.

Support continuous improvement of contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and internal guidance materials tailored to engineering consulting and public‑sector engagements.

Seven (7)+ years of progressively responsible experience in contract review and negotiation within the engineering consulting industry, architecture/engineering (A/E) firms, or infrastructure-focused professional services organizations.

Demonstrated experience independently negotiating and administering agreements for municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, and/or transportation infrastructure projects, including familiarity with public-sector procurement requirements.

Strong working knowledge of risk allocation principles in professional services contracts, including standard of care, indemnification, limitation of liability, insurance, and claims management considerations specific to engineering consulting.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership, project managers, and cross-functional technical teams.

Experience working within an in-house legal department or contracts function supporting engineering consulting operations strongly preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat DC; experience with a contract lifecycle management (CLM) system preferred.

Extended periods of sitting and working at a computer

Reviewing and organizing large volumes of documents

Work Environment / Environmental Factors

Standard office setting, either in-office or hybrid.

Regular use of legal software, document management systems, and communication tools.

Occasional travel for client meetings.

Moderate noise typical of an office setting.

Merit-based financial rewards.

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.