Director, Commercial Contracts

RH; Corte Madera (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

RH is seeking a Director, Commercial Contracts to guide the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial agreements across procurement, vendor relationships, technology, marketing, logistics, and more. You will lead contract lifecycle management, develop templates and playbooks, and introduce AI tools while upholding rigorous standards of accuracy and legal quality.

You will mentor paralegals, partner with business leaders, and drive efficient, risk-aware contracting practices in a

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant commercial contracts experience; in-house at a large public company preferred.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school with active bar membership in good standing.
• Experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Experience building contract management programs and templates with CLM tech.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across functions including procurement, technology, and services.
• Advise on contract terms, risk allocation, interpretation, and dispute avoidance.
• Lead contract lifecycle management strategy, improve workflows and self-service tools.
• Develop templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to enable fast, accurate decisions.
• Introduce AI tools and workflows for drafting, review, and analysis while ensuring quality.
• Track contract volume, cycle times, and terms; report insights to Legal leadership.
• Mentor paralegals and collaborate with the broader Legal team.

Skills

Commercial contracts

In-house experience

Contract drafting & negotiation

Contract lifecycle management

AI in legal workflows

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited US law school

California bar eligibility/registration for in-house

Tools

Contract management software

AI tools for legal work

Job description

RH is seeking a Director, Commercial Contracts to help bring our vision to life as we expand our global luxury lifestyle business. Reporting to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Senior Corporate Counsel, you will guide commercial agreements across RH and build contracting practices that help our teams move with speed, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to quality. This role may be based at RH's headquarters in Corte Madera, California or performed remotely from anywhere within the United States.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across procurement, vendor and supplier relationships, technology, marketing, logistics, hospitality, gallery operations, and other business functions
• Partner with leaders across RH to provide clear, practical advice on contract terms, risk allocation, interpretation, and dispute avoidance
• Lead RH's contract lifecycle management strategy, improving workflows, approval processes, and self-service tools for recurring agreements
• Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines that support consistent, efficient decision‑making
• Introduce AI tools and workflows for contract drafting, review, and analysis while maintaining rigorous standards for accuracy and legal quality
• Track contract volume, cycle times, and key terms; use those insights to improve service and communicate priorities to Legal leadership
• Mentor paralegals, contribute to broader Legal initiatives, and build trusted partnerships grounded in responsiveness, collaboration, and excellence

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of relevant commercial contracts experience; meaningful in‑house experience at a large publicly traded company is preferred, and a combination of law firm and in‑house experience will be considered
• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in good standing; California bar membership or eligibility to register as in‑house counsel in California is strongly preferred
• Deep experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor, supplier, procurement, technology, and services contracts
• Experience building contract management programs, templates, and playbooks, with fluency in contract lifecycle technology and AI tools used for legal work
• Exceptional legal judgment, organization, and communication skills; a collaborative, hands‑on approach; and the ability to focus on material risks while delivering precise work in a fast‑moving environment