Counsel, Contracts & Distribution

Overview

This role involves serving as an in-house attorney focused on contracts and distribution within a technology-driven insurance environment. The position supports contracting across technology, vendor, and insurance distribution partnerships, working closely with cross-functional teams to manage legal risk and facilitate business growth in a regulated property and casualty (P&C) insurance setting.

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 requirements, and business implications
• Manage a high volume of commercial and distribution contracts independently from intake through execution, balancing speed and risk
• Provide clear risk assessments and practical recommendations to business partners
• Escalate non-standard or high-risk issues with proposed solutions
• Lead improvements in contracting workflows and processes
• Maintain and update contract templates, playbooks, and standard forms
• Track contracting metrics to improve turnaround times and reduce risk exposure
• Identify and resolve recurring friction points in contracting processes
• Develop playbooks, fallback positions, and self-service tools for business teams
• Provide guidance on 50-state insurance regulations and federal/state consumer protection laws such as TCPA and FCRA
• Support marketing compliance reviews with practical recommendations
• Advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI 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 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 of 5 years of relevant legal experience in law firm and/or in-house settings
• Experience negotiating technology and commercial agreements
• Background 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 salary range for the Morristown, NJ location: $180,000 – $210,000, with exact compensation dependent on factors such as skills, 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
• Parental leave of 12 weeks for primary and secondary caregivers
• Onsite snacks and drinks available for employees

Location

Austin, TX / Dallas, TX / Morristown, NJ

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and hold an active U.S. bar license. This role requires working within a regulated P&C insurance environment and collaborating across multiple internal teams to support compliant business growth.