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Contract attorney jobs are open across corporate law, litigation, compliance, and government contracting, from entry-level document review to senior outside counsel roles, with specializations in intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory affairs. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Coordinate the activities of the contract reviewers, managing the flow of contracts, providing training, and helping resolve complex contract issues
- Review, negotiate, and help resolve a significant number of contracts for both public and private sector clients
- Will work with professional staff to address contracting needs across offices, while making sure there are appropriate resources and addressing specific problem areas
- Organize and manage contract activities that result in high quality reviews, clear advice to project managers on how to proceed, and dedicated partnership to resolve issues
- Coordinate with General Counsel as appropriate on individual issues and the overall quality of contract reviews
- 5+ years experience in a related role
- JD from an accredited law school
- Relevant experience related to reviewing and resolving contracts (Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry preferred)
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Qualifications:- Knowledge of AEC private and public sector contracts
- Prior experience in the AEC Industry
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
- Coordinate the activities of the contract reviewers, managing the flow of contracts, providing training, and helping resolve complex contract issues
- Review, negotiate, and help resolve a significant number of contracts for both public and private sector clients
- Will work with professional staff to address contracting needs across offices, while making sure there are appropriate resources and addressing specific problem areas
- Organize and manage contract activities that result in high quality reviews, clear advice to project managers on how to proceed, and dedicated partnership to resolve issues
- Coordinate with General Counsel as appropriate on individual issues and the overall quality of contract reviews
- 5+ years experience in a related role
- JD from an accredited law school
- Relevant experience related to reviewing and resolving contracts (Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry preferred)
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines
- Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
-
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Qualifications:- Knowledge of AEC private and public sector contracts
- Prior experience in the AEC Industry
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active state bar admission
- Experience in document review, contract drafting, or litigation support
- Proficiency with e-discovery platforms such as Relativity or Concordance
- Strong legal research and writing skills using Westlaw or LexisNexis
- Ability to work independently under deadline with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with contract lifecycle management tools or regulatory compliance frameworks
Tips for Your Contract Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume to each engagement
Contract attorney roles are scoped tightly, so your resume should mirror the specific practice area in the posting. Highlight the relevant substantive work first, whether that is M&A due diligence, discovery review, or regulatory filings, and cut unrelated matters to keep the page tight.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists contract attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your bar admissions prominently
Many contract attorney postings filter candidates by jurisdiction before reviewing anything else. List every active bar admission near the top of your resume, including any pending admissions, so hiring managers can confirm eligibility without digging through your work history.
Target postings that match your document review tools
Platforms like Relativity, Concordance, and Everlaw appear frequently in job descriptions for document review and litigation support roles. If you have hands-on experience with any of these tools, name them explicitly in your resume rather than using generic phrases like 'e-discovery experience.'
Prepare for a quick-turnaround interview process
Contract attorney hiring moves fast. Expect a brief phone screen focused on your bar status, practice area fit, and availability date, sometimes followed by a short writing sample or conflicts check rather than a full panel interview. Have your writing samples ready before you apply.
Negotiate rate and engagement terms clearly
Before accepting a contract role, confirm the hourly or project rate, expected weekly hours, remote versus on-site requirements, and whether the engagement is likely to extend. Getting these terms in writing at the offer stage prevents disputes once the work begins.
Contract Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most contract attorneys?
The companies hiring the most contract attorneys right now include Kimley-Horn, Devenere Law Collective, and Contact Government Services, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate around large corporate legal departments, government agencies, and litigation-heavy law firms with active matters.
How many contract attorney jobs are remote?
About 91% of contract attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for flexible document review and contract drafting work. Remote arrangements are most common in e-discovery review, regulatory compliance research, and transactional support roles that do not require client-facing appearances or courthouse access.
How do you become a contract attorney?
Becoming a contract attorney requires earning a Juris Doctor, passing the bar exam in at least one state, and gaining substantive legal experience in a practice area employers hire for on a contract basis. From there, building familiarity with e-discovery tools, contract management platforms, or a specific regulatory area makes you competitive for the engagements that come up most frequently.
Can you get hired as a contract attorney with little experience?
Yes, entry-level contract attorney roles exist, particularly in document review, where employers prioritize bar admission and attention to detail over years of practice. Focusing your applications on first-level review projects, temporary litigation support engagements, or in-house contract administration roles gives you a realistic entry point while you build substantive experience in a specific area of law.
What does the contract attorney interview process look like?
The contract attorney interview process is typically shorter than a full-time associate search. Most engagements begin with a phone screen to confirm bar status, availability, and practice area fit, followed by a conflicts check and sometimes a short writing sample or redlining exercise. For longer-term or higher-stakes roles, a brief video call with the supervising attorney or in-house counsel may follow before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to contract attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to contract attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your practice area, bar admission, and availability, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and schedule.
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