Legal Counsel, Contracts

Legal Counsel, Contracts (In Office/ Full Time In-House Legal team)

A leading professional services firm in the technology sector is seeking a Legal Counsel, Contracts Attorney to join its legal team in Austin, Texas. This is a critical role with direct visibility to senior business leaders and the opportunity to own a key function—managing complex agreements that drive the company’s growth. The position offers a collaborative culture, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to make an immediate impact in a sophisticated, professional environment.

This is a mostly in office role in downtown Austin (3–4 days onsite per week). Candidates must reside in the Austin metro area.

• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, including reviewing, negotiating, executing, and maintaining a centralized repository of agreements.
• Manage vendor and procurement contracts with attention to detail and risk mitigation.
• Support the legal team with various agreements such as NDAs, and other generalist legal support.

• 2+ years of experience in contract management or legal support roles within an in-house legal department or a corporate law practice.
• J.D. degree.
• Training with a corporate law practice or high‑performing legal department, demonstrating excellence in work product standards.

• Type:
  Full‑time
• Schedule:
  
  Hybrid (4 days per week in‑office)
• Location:
  
  Downtown Austin, Texas

Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location. General range is $100,000 – $135,000.

In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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.

Peer‑Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full‑or part‑time contract basis, and work remotely or on‑site at the client office.

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Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.