Job ID: AW442577101
Location: Houston, TX
Category: Office & Professional
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 10/01/2026
Senior Legal Contracts Specialist /$31.00- $37.00 per hr / Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30 pm / Onsite Full Time/ 3-4 months + Possible Temp to Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay of $31.00 – 37.00
- Schedule: Mon – Friday 8:00an – 5:00 pm
- Location: Houston, TX 77040
- Contract 3-4 months – Possible Temp to Hire
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit and our referral bonus program
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Contracts Specialist to lead contract administration and compliance activities. This position is responsible for overseeing the full contract lifecycle, ensuring contractual documents accurately reflect technical scopes, pricing structures, commercial terms, and project requirements. The Senior Contracts Specialist will provide leadership to contract specialists, partner with cross-functional departments, support contractor and stakeholder meetings, resolve contractual and billing discrepancies, and develop procedures that strengthen compliance and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Extensive experience in contract administration, construction or engineering agreements, contract compliance, pricing, document control, and team leadership. Experience working within energy, oil and gas, engineering, construction, utilities, or other highly regulated environments is strongly preferred.
- Coordinates day-to-day operations effectively in a fast-paced environment while being able to work independently and to meet crucial time deadlines.
- Prepares, reviews, and monitors contracts and agreements for professional, technical, engineering and construction services for the CPI division from inception to implementation. Responsible for the execution of contracts and agreements by all parties involved including Sr. Assistant County Attorney, consultants, and outside stakeholders.
- Provides a wide range of specialized administrative support duties to include working on submitting agenda items for consideration and approval by Commissioners Court, adhering to the internal review and approval process. Maintains records and reports for contracts and agreements approved by Commissioners Court.
- Assists the Deputy Director, Sr. Staff Engineers, Program Manager, and Sr. Assistant County Attorney with the preparation, management and tracking of all contracts and agreements. Creates and maintains master contract document file. Responsible for reviewing and processing amendments, changing orders and close out documents as needed.
- Interacts with CPI Staff Members, Executive Staff Members, Sr. Assistant County Attorney, consultants, and other stakeholders regarding the review of contracts and agreements and other legal documents, ensuring compliance requirements are met and documented.
- Coordinate with the Executive Assistant on any needed assistance with assignments. Prepares periodical activity report on contracts and agreements for the Deputy Director.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Minimum five (5) years' experience in an increasingly responsible administrative role.
Benefits and Perks:
- $31.00 – $37.00 per hour
- Medical Benefits via Agency
- Near shopping and restaurants
- Training & Growth opportunities
Your New Organization:
This client operates and maintains toll roads in Harris County, Texas. HCTRA's mission is to provide a safe, reliable, and sustainable mobility system for Harris County residents.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
In the spirit of pay transparency, we want to share the base hourly pay rate for this position is $31.00- $37.00 per hr, not including benefits, potential bonuses or additional compensation. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth.
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