Commercial Contracts Counsel — Tech, SaaS & AI | Equity

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

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.