Commercial Attorney Interim
Job Description
Commercial Agreements Contract Attorney - (Long-Term Temporary Remote Part Time)
Our client is a fast-growing, publicly traded energy company based in Texas. It is a market leader in supplying resources to oil and gas producers in one of the most active energy regions in the U.S. The company is known for innovation: it has made large investments in technology and infrastructure that make its operations safer, more efficient and more sustainable. It is now expanding into distributed power generation, supplying on-site power to energy, industrial and technology customers. The talented legal team of this company is looking for a long-term temporary attorney to support its in-house legal team and handle a high volume of commercial agreements. You'll work mainly on the vendor and supplier side, along with other commercial contracts. You'll also use modern legal technology every day, including AI-driven playbooks, Spellbook and Claude. This role is a valued member of a collaborative, forward-thinking legal team, not a back-office review job.
Responsibilities of the Contract Attorney - Commercial Agreements (Long-Term Temporary)
- Draft, review, redline and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, mainly vendor, supplier and procurement contracts (MSAs, services agreements, NDAs, SOWs, amendments and similar documents)
- Apply company playbooks and AI-assisted review tools (Spellbook, Claude) to deliver fast, consistent, high-quality turnarounds
- Spot and escalate non-standard terms and business risks to the legal team
- Work with business stakeholders across operations, procurement and finance to keep deals moving
- Help refine playbooks, templates and AI workflows as volume and needs change
Qualifications for the Contract Attorney - Commercial Agreements (Long-Term Temporary)
- J.D. and active bar license in good standing
- 3+ years of commercial contracting experience, in-house or at a law firm
- Strong vendor/procurement contract experience; energy, oilfield services or industrial experience is a plus
- Comfortable using AI-powered legal tools, or eager to learn them. Experience with Spellbook, Claude or similar platforms is a strong plus
- Able to manage high volume with accuracy, sound judgment and a practical, business-minded approach
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative style
Details of the Contract Attorney - Commercial Agreements (Long-Term Temporary)
- Schedule: 30-40 hours per week
- Duration: October 2026 through July 2027
- Location: Fully remote, or hybrid in Austin, TX
Compensation:
Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $150,000 to $175,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate's preference (each candidate's pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate's competitiveness for the position).
Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude Attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.
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About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.
Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.
Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.
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