Contract Administrator/Lead at Compass Datacenters

Come join our Rocket Ship and be part of Compass Datacenter’s mission to make lives better by providing the world’s technology leaders with a secure place to plug-in wherever they grow. We provide custom, move-in ready data centers from edge deployments to core facilities serving hyperscale, cloud and enterprise customers. At Compass we have our sights set on leaving a legacy imprint on the data center industry. By putting Culture first, we can show this not only produces results, but more importantly, can change lives.

Compass is seeking Contract Administrator to join our onsite Legal team in Dallas, Texas. (This is an onsite role located in Dallas, Texas)

Job Overview:

The Contract Administrator will support the Director of Lease and Contracts with preparing, reviewing, setting up, and administrating contracts and legal documentation. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and effective communication skills, both written and verbal. The Contract Administrator will be a key resource in ensuring the smooth execution of corporate and legal initiatives while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.     

Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and manage various contract types, including NDAs, consulting, professional services, and vendor/service agreements.
Create abstracts for contracts, power agreements, leases, and other legal documents.
Track contract milestones, deliverables, and expiration dates.
Manage corporate records, including LLC agreements, organizational documents, board minutes, and foreign entity requirements.
Review, draft, and negotiate agreements within defined parameters, such as master service agreements and purchase and sale agreements.
Facilitate internal approvals and assist execution of agreements in accordance with delegation of authority.
Assist with real estate tax matters, coordinating with attorneys, land development teams, and internal tax accountants.
Oversee the setup of new entities, including correspondence with outside counsel and reviewing corporate documents for accuracy before execution.
Support internal project handoffs by documenting milestones, outstanding issues, and associated risks.
Provide administrative support for capital markets and finance transactions, including:

Assisting with internal and external due diligence requests, including KYC
Supporting regulatory reporting requirements.
Tracking critical requirements in development-related agreements.
Ensuring electronic closing binders are received, filed, and distributed correctly.

Prepare reports and dashboards to provide visibility into contract status and risks.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

3–5 years of experience in contract or lease administration, ideally within real estate, or legal assistant roles.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (business administration, real estate or legal studies) or a Paralegal certification or property management designation.
Candidate must be fluent in English, with the ability to read, write, and speak with proficiency.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Working knowledge of legal documents, including commercial leases, LLC agreements, and purchase agreements.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Familiarity with the commercial real estate industry and development transactions; international transaction experience is a plus.
Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with limited oversight.
Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.

Why us?

Compass is committed to its core convictions and key principles. We look for people who believe there’s a different way to deliver great projects and can easily adapt to change in a quickly growing organization. We strive to create great partnerships with our clients, contractors and supply chain partners through transparent communications, humble and curious collaboration, and a zealous focus on consistent execution of the most important 20%.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Compass is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Compass is committed to an inclusive culture, and we celebrate and value diverse insights and perspectives. To continue to soar on our rocket ship, we need talent from various backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to successfully participate in the job application, and interview process, and in potential roles to perform crucial job functions.

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