Commercial Attorney Interim

Overview

This role involves commercial agreements contract support for the in-house legal team of a publicly traded energy company based in Texas. The position is long-term temporary and offers remote flexibility (fully remote, or hybrid in Austin, TX). Work will focus primarily on the vendor and supplier side, with a high volume of commercial contracts and the use of modern legal technology.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, redline, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, primarily vendor, supplier, and procurement contracts, including MSAs, services agreements, NDAs, SOWs, amendments, and similar documents
• Use company playbooks and AI-assisted review tools (Spellbook, Claude) to produce fast, consistent, high-quality deliverables
• Identify non-standard terms and escalate business risks to the legal team
• Partner with business stakeholders across operations, procurement, and finance to keep transactions moving
• Help refine playbooks, templates, and AI workflows as volume and business needs change

Requirements

• J.D. and an active bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of commercial contracting experience (in-house or at a law firm)
• Strong experience with vendor/procurement contracts; energy, oilfield services, or industrial experience is a plus
• Comfortable using AI-powered legal tools, or a strong interest in learning them; experience with Spellbook, Claude, or similar platforms is a plus
• Ability to manage high volume with accuracy, sound judgment, and a practical, business-minded approach
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: Annualized pay ranges from $150,000 to $175,000 when calculated on a full-time basis
• Contract engagement pay is based on multiple factors, including work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference
• Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for contract engagements
• Benefits eligibility for all working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus complimentary group life, LTD, and AD&D insurance
• Qualified 401k plan available
• CLE and professional expense stipend for benefits-eligible attorneys

Location

• Fully remote, or hybrid in Austin, TX

Details

• Schedule: 30–40 hours per week
• Duration: October 2026 through July 2027