What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Attorney position at LHH?
LHH is assisting a fiber optic telecom company find a Commercial Contracts Attorney (Contract-to-Perm)
Location: Onsite – Plano, TX (moving to Allen, TX in ~6 weeks)
Schedule: Onsite during contract; potential for hybrid once relocation to Allen is complete
Compensation: $60 - $70 per hour DOE and up to $150,000 at conversion DOE
Employment Type: Contract with strong potential to convert to permanent
Overview
Our team is seeking a Commercial Contracts Attorney to support a fast-moving sales organization. This role was recently re-scoped to better align with business needs and requires a practical, business-minded attorney who can move quickly, keep deals from falling through the cracks, and appropriately balance risk with commercial objectives.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys being close to the business, partnering with sales, and handling a steady flow of commercial agreements without unnecessary over-lawyering.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts, including service orders and related agreements
- Support the sales team, including the ability to push back when needed while remaining solutions-oriented
- Review and respond to redlines efficiently and pragmatically
- Identify and assess risk, ensuring alignment with business objectives rather than taking a purely academic legal approach
- Advise on key contractual terms including indemnification, limits of liability, and related risk allocation provisions
- Ensure contracts move smoothly through the process and prevent issues from falling through the cracks
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to maintain momentum in a high-urgency environment
Qualifications
- 4–6 years of experience practicing commercial contracts law
- Strong experience supporting sales-driven organizations
- Demonstrated ability to balance legal risk with business needs
- Solid understanding of indemnification and limitation of liability provisions
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, in-office environment
- Telecom industry experience is a plus, but not required
- Practical, business-oriented mindset (this role is not suited for someone seeking purely managerial or highly academic work)
Tools & Environment
- Experience with LinkSquares (or similar contract management systems) preferred
- Collaborative legal team environment, currently operating lean and rebuilding toward full strength
If you meet the qualifications and have experience performing the responsibilities, please apply or contact me directly at jamie.stone@lhh.com
Salary : $60 - $70