Commercial Contracts Counsel

LHH; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a contracts attorney to own commercial and technology contracting, negotiating a high volume of agreements from intake to execution.

You will handle SaaS, AI-related agreements and vendor contracts, identify risks, and provide practical recommendations to business leaders in a fast-paced, regulated environment. This role is full-time and may convert to permanent hire. Strong drafting accuracy and attention to detail are essential, as is balancing speed with risk management.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least five years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, in-house, or combination.
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating technology and commercial agreements.
• Direct experience handling SaaS and vendor contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage the complete contracting lifecycle.
• Strong attention to detail, drafting precision, and quality control.
• Understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory considerations in commercial agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and independently manage a high volume of commercial agreements from intake through execution
• Handle SaaS agreements, AI-related agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and other tech and procurement agreements
• Support producer, carrier, and insurance distribution agreements when needed
• Identify contractual, regulatory, privacy, cybersecurity, and business risks
• Provide concise risk assessments and practical recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Balance contracting speed with appropriate risk management
• Escalate nonstandard or high-risk issues while offering actionable solutions
• Serve as a key legal contact for contracting workflows and process improvements
• Maintain and improve templates, standard forms, playbooks, and fallback positions
• Identify recurring bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions
• Help establish and track metrics related to contract turnaround time, consistency, and risk
• Contribute to self-service tools and contracting resources for business partners
• Collaborate with Procurement, Technology, Marketing, Compliance, and Insurance teams
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear, business-friendly guidance
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and proactively address legal issues early in the contracting process

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

SaaS contracts

Vendor contracts

Regulatory awareness

Data privacy knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Contract lifecycle management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

This is a highly visible opportunity for an attorney who enjoys negotiating sophisticated technology and commercial agreements, developing practical solutions, and working closely with business leaders in a fast-moving, regulated environment.

This is not a paper-pushing role. The successful candidate will be a confident contracts owner who understands how to analyze an agreement, identify meaningful risk, maintain exceptional drafting accuracy, and provide clear, commercially practical recommendations. This position is full-time hours as a W2 employee in a contract capacity with the possibility for permanent hire.

What You’ll Do

Own Commercial and Technology Contracting

• Draft, review, negotiate, and independently manage a high volume of commercial agreements from intake through execution
• Handle SaaS agreements, AI-related agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and other technology and procurement agreements
• Support producer, carrier, and insurance distribution agreements when needed
• Identify contractual, regulatory, privacy, cybersecurity, and business risks
• Provide concise risk assessments and practical recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Balance contracting speed with appropriate risk management
• Escalate nonstandard or high-risk issues while offering actionable solutions

Improve Contracting Operations

• Serve as a key legal contact for contracting workflows and process improvements
• Maintain and improve templates, standard forms, playbooks, and fallback positions
• Identify recurring bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions
• Help establish and track metrics related to contract turnaround time, consistency, and risk
• Contribute to self-service tools and contracting resources for business partners

Partner with the Business

• Collaborate with Procurement, Technology, Marketing, Compliance, and Insurance teams
• Translate complex legal concepts into clear, business-friendly guidance
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders and proactively address legal issues early in the contracting process

What You Bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• At least five years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or combination of both
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating technology and commercial agreements
• Direct experience handling SaaS and vendor contracts
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage the complete contracting lifecycle
• Strong attention to detail, drafting precision, and quality control
• Understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory considerations in commercial agreements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Highly Preferred

• Insurance, insurtech, or property and casualty industry experience
• Experience negotiating producer, carrier, or insurance distribution agreements
• Experience with AI-related vendor agreements
• Experience improving contract workflows or contract lifecycle management systems
• Familiarity with consumer protection or insurance regulatory requirements

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Own sophisticated agreements from beginning to end
• Work directly with key business teams and decision-makers
• Join a collaborative, technology-focused organization
• Help shape templates, playbooks, processes, and contracting strategy
• Make an immediate impact in a role where judgment, communication, and quality matter
• Potential eligibility for comprehensive benefits, equity compensation, career development opportunities, flexible time off, and parental leave upon conversion

If you are a detail-oriented contracts attorney who combines legal judgment with a practical, solutions-focused approach, we would like to speak with you.