Director, Commercial Contracts

Ladders; United States; À distance; USD 150 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work location

Remote work options

Mentorship

Quality‑focused culture

Pay equity

Résumé du poste

Ladders is seeking a Director of Commercial Contracts to lead a high‑impact contracting function for a leader in Business Services. This role emphasizes practical negotiation, risk allocation, and scalable CLM processes, with a hands‑on leadership style and a focus on speed and quality.

Remote work is available for US-based candidates. The compensation range is $150,000 to $180,000 annually and includes opportunities to shape contracting practices across the organization, while mentoring the

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant commercial contracts experience, preferably in‑house at a large publicly traded company.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school with active bar membership; California bar membership preferred.
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements.
• Proven track record in building contract management programs and templates.
• Fluency in contract lifecycle technology and AI tools for legal work.
• Exceptional legal judgment and communication skills, with a collaborative approach.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across various business functions.
• Provide practical advice on contract terms and risk allocation with business leaders.
• Lead the contract lifecycle management strategy to improve workflows and approvals.
• Develop and refine contract templates and negotiation guidelines for efficiency.
• Introduce AI tools for contract drafting and analysis while ensuring legal quality.
• Track contract metrics to improve service and communicate priorities to Legal leadership.
• Mentor paralegals and contribute to broader Legal initiatives.

Connaissances

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Legal judgment

Collaboration

Process improvement

AI in contracts

Contract drafting

Formation

J.D. from ABA-accredited U.S. law school

Bar admission (California preferred)

Outils

Contract lifecycle software

AI drafting tools

Description du poste

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Commercial Contracts to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This role will lead the commercial contracting function, partnering closely with business and legal stakeholders to support practical, business-minded agreement terms and risk allocation. The Director will shape contracting processes, improve contract lifecycle efficiency, and help ensure the legal team can respond quickly and consistently across the organization. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who can combine sound legal judgment with operational discipline and a focus on quality.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across various business functions
• Partner with leaders to provide practical advice on contract terms and risk allocation
• Lead the contract lifecycle management strategy to enhance workflows and approval processes
• Develop and refine contract templates and negotiation guidelines for efficiency
• Introduce AI tools for contract drafting and analysis while ensuring legal quality
• Track contract metrics to improve service and communicate priorities to Legal leadership
• Mentor paralegals and contribute to broader Legal initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant commercial contracts experience, preferably in‑house at a large publicly traded company
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school with active bar membership; California bar membership preferred
• Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements
• Proven track record in building contract management programs and templates
• Fluency in contract lifecycle technology and AI tools for legal work
• Exceptional legal judgment and communication skills, with a collaborative approach

Benefits

• Flexible work location, with options for remote work
• Opportunity to shape contracting practices in a growing luxury lifestyle business
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on quality and responsiveness
• Commitment to promoting pay equity

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.