Director, Commercial Contracts

Overview

The organization is seeking a Director, Commercial Contracts to support the expansion of its global luxury lifestyle business. Reporting to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Senior Corporate Counsel, this role guides commercial agreements across the business and develops contracting practices to help teams move with speed, sound judgment, and a commitment to quality.

This role may be based at headquarters in Corte Madera, California or performed remotely from anywhere within the United States.

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 business and legal leaders to provide clear, practical advice on contract terms, risk allocation, interpretation, and dispute avoidance
• Lead the contract lifecycle management strategy, improving workflows, approval processes, and self-service tools for recurring agreements
• Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines to 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 insights to improve service and communicate priorities to Legal leadership
• Mentor paralegals, contribute to broader Legal initiatives, and build trusted partnerships based on responsiveness, collaboration, and excellence

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant commercial contracts experience; meaningful in-house experience at a large publicly traded company is preferred; 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; fluency with contract lifecycle technology and AI tools used for legal work
• Exceptional legal judgment, organization, and communication skills; a collaborative, hands-on approach; ability to focus on material risks while delivering precise work in a fast-moving environment

Compensation & Benefits

• The organization is committed to promoting pay equity.
• Rate of pay is determined based on each individual’s experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.

Location

• Corte Madera, California (headquarters) or remote within the United States

Equal Opportunity Statement

• The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.