Counsel, Contracts & Distribution

Overview

This role involves serving as an in-house attorney supporting contracting across technology, vendor, and insurance distribution partnerships. The position requires negotiating complex agreements, improving contracting processes, and providing practical legal guidance to business stakeholders. The attorney will work cross-functionally with Procurement, Technology, Marketing, Compliance, and Insurance teams to support responsible growth in a highly regulated property and casualty (P&C) insurance environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including SaaS, AI, vendor contracts, NDAs, and producer/carrier distribution agreements
• Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risks, regulatory considerations, and business implications
• Align contract structures with business goals in partnership with internal teams
• Manage a high volume of commercial and distribution agreements independently from intake through execution, balancing speed and risk
• Provide clear risk assessments and recommended courses of action
• Escalate non-standard or high-risk issues with practical solutions
• Serve as a key contact for contracting workflow and process improvements
• Maintain and update contract templates, playbooks, and standard forms
• Establish and track contracting metrics to improve turnaround time and reduce risk exposure
• Identify recurring friction points in contracting and implement scalable solutions
• Contribute to development of playbooks, fallback positions, and self-service tools for business partners
• Provide guidance on 50-state insurance regulations and federal/state consumer protection laws such as TCPA and FCRA
• Support marketing reviews with compliant recommendations
• Advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related considerations in vendor and technology agreements
• Collaborate with legal colleagues on regulatory and compliance initiatives
• Support training and cross-functional education efforts
• Translate complex legal concepts into actionable, business-friendly advice
• Build strong working relationships with Procurement, Technology, and Insurance teams to address legal considerations early in contracting

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active U.S. bar license
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience in law firm and/or in-house settings
• Experience negotiating technology and commercial agreements
• Experience in the insurance industry or advising procurement/vendor management functions
• Strong understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory risk in a P&C insurance environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with insurance distribution agreements involving producer/carrier relationships
• Experience working with SaaS, AI, or insurtech vendors
• Experience improving legal workflows or contract lifecycle management systems

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range for the Morristown, NJ location: $180,000 – $210,000, with exact compensation dependent on factors such as skill set, experience, education, location, and business needs
• Eligibility for equity compensation
• Multiple medical plan options with 100% covered dental and vision for employees and their families
• Wellness program rewarding healthy habits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and internal career growth opportunities
• Flexible time off
• 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Onsite snacks and drinks available

Location

Austin, TX / Dallas, TX / Morristown, NJ

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the U.S. and eligible to work in these locations.