In-House Counsel - Contract Attorney – Vendor Contracts

About the role

At The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, we develop state-of-the-art software for automotive retailers and take pride in our industry-first Retail Management System, as well as our diverse business forms and promotional products. We’re searching for a proactive, business-minded In-House Attorney to join our dynamic Houston legal team and take the lead on a broad variety of vendor contracting initiatives. This is a dedicated contracts position, not a litigation or dispute resolution role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating vendor agreements.
• Work cross-functionally with teams across the organization ensuring contracts are reviewed promptly and accurately.
• Act as the point of contact for outside counsel on vendor-related matters, developing sophisticated legal strategies to reduce risk to the company.
• Engage with opposing counsel to negotiate terms and build positive relationships.
• Analyze and synthesize complex contractual terms, providing clear findings and actionable recommendations to Senior In-House Counsel and business teams.
• Translate intricate legal concepts into practical guidance for colleagues with varying levels of legal knowledge.
• Assist with other legal matters impacting the company as needed.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

• Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of Texas.
• 5-7 years of experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel in a corporate setting, preferably with a focus in vendor contracts.
• Possess exceptional legal reasoning, strong analytical abilities, and precise contract drafting skills.
• Demonstrate strong negotiating skills, sound judgment, and the flexibility necessary to reach terms with adverse parties.
• Must be adaptive and able to work productively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with executive and associate level employees both orally and in writing.
• Must be coachable and committed to continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a health savings account
• 401(k) with up to 6% matching
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Hybrid work schedule: up to two work-from-home days per week after training period
• Company perks, including referral bonuses, associate discounts, and professional development
• Facility amenities: onsite dining facility, onsite medical center, sports and social leagues, Associate Foundation volunteering initiatives
• Non-smoking environment