Contract Analyst (NA)

Step into a role where your contract expertise directly shapes business outcomes across a global organization. If you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and enjoy working at the intersection of legal, commercial, and client teams, this opportunity offers meaningful scope and impact.

Why This Role Matters

As a Contracts Analyst at ERM, you will play a critical role in reducing risk, enabling better decision-making, and strengthening client relationships across the U.S. and Canada. You'll be part of a globally connected Legal Department, supporting a business that delivers sustainability solutions worldwide. Your work will directly influence how contracts are structured, managed, and executed-helping ensure successful delivery on complex projects.

What Your Impact Is

• Improve contract visibility, compliance, and operational efficiency across the region
• Support strong, client-focused decision-making through effective contract management
• Enable smoother collaboration between business teams and Legal
• Contribute to risk mitigation and commercial excellence on high-value engagements
• Help drive consistency and best practices across contract lifecycle processes

What You'll Bring

Required

• ~3+ years of experience in contract management, analysis, or administration
• Experience working with complex client contracts, supplier agreements, NDAs, and similar commercial documents
• Bachelor's degree in business, legal studies, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of contract fundamentals and risk management concepts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including legal and business stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and follow-through capabilities
• Availability to work within Eastern Standard Time business hours

Preferred

• Experience supporting service providers working with large corporate clients
• Exposure to environmental consulting, engineering, or construction-related contracts
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management or matter management systems
• Working knowledge of corporate structures and business entities
• Advanced skills in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Key Responsibilities

• Track contract obligations and monitor compliance status across projects
• Maintain accurate and organized contract records and related documentation
• Support contract review and approval workflows in line with ERM policies
• Assist with drafting and reviewing standard contract types
• Partner with business teams and Legal to ensure a seamless, client-focused approach
• Provide contract insights and guidance to internal stakeholders
• Support negotiations under the guidance of ERM attorneys
• Manage a variety of commercial documents, including:
• Client contracts and Master Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Subcontracts and supplier agreements
• Teaming agreements and NDAs
• Amendments and change orders

About ERM

At ERM, sustainability is our business. As the world's largest pure-play sustainability consultancy, we partner with leading organizations to solve complex environmental, social, and governance challenges. Our "boots to boardroom" approach combines deep technical expertise with strategic insight-helping clients deliver meaningful, lasting impact.