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Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group's portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group's premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group's Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systemsHornblower Group's subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group's global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group's additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com. Position Summary: The Contracts Coordinator plays a central role in supporting Hornblower Marine's contract management and corporate compliance activities. This position is responsible for reviewing contracts, coordinating with internal contract teams and legal counsel, preparing documentation to meet contractual and regulatory requirements, and supporting companywide compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple departments, including Legal, Business Development, Operations, and Finance, to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company standards, policies, and obligations. Duties and Responsibilities: Review, analyze, and summarize contracts, amendments, NDAs, charter agreements, and other legal documents under attorney supervision. Create and maintain subcontractor contracts and vendor insurance documentation. Ensure all contractual, regulatory, and company compliance requirements are met and properly documented. Assist with maintaining corporate records, governance materials, permits, and related regulatory documentation. Maintain organized contract files, templates, and records; track expiration dates, deliverables, milestones, and renewal requirements. Coordinate contract execution and routing of documents for signature; act as a notary if certified. Support preparation, proofreading, and quality-checking of documents for proposals, contract submissions, audits, and regulatory filings. Collaborate with Legal, Business Development, Operations, Finance, and external counsel to gather information and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled. Conduct legal research, fact-finding, and document collection for compliance matters, investigations, and due diligence. Research official correspondence and draft appropriate responses. Prepare official change-order correspondence and contract claims with supporting documentation. Prepare confidentiality agreements, standard templates, and other contract-related documents with attorney oversight. Support general compliance activities, including monitoring internal policy adherence and assisting with compliance-related documentation. Review and code external counsel invoices, and support billing policies and procedures. Create purchase order language that ensures corporate protection. Identify contract, lease, or compliance issues, process inefficiencies, or risks, and escalate to management as needed. Participate in policy, process, and contract template improvements. Support litigation or pre-litigation tasks, as well as transaction closings and due diligence activities. Prepare reports, summaries, and status updates for internal departments and leadership. Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned. Requirements & Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred (Business, Legal Studies, or related field). 3+ years of experience in contracts, compliance, legal support, or a similar role (shipyard or maritime industry experience a plus). Paralegal certification or experience working with in-house legal teams is beneficial but not required. Strong understanding of contract principles, legal terminology, and compliance practices. Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive legal and business information. Notary Public certification or willingness to obtain one. #HBShipyard The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader. EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.