Commercial Attorney Interim

About the role

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

• 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

• 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

Schedule

Schedule: 30–40 hours per week; Duration: October 2026 through July 2027; Location: Fully remote, or hybrid in Austin, TX

Pay

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

• Complimentary professional liability insurance coverage
• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible when working 20+ hours per week)
• Complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance (eligible when working 20+ hours per week)
• Qualified 401k plan available
• CLE and Professional Expense stipend for benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys