In-house legal professionals with experience in contract lifecycle management and AI tools will find this destination role aligns with their expertise in commercial agreements and business functions.
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Original posting from RH
RH is seeking a Director, Commercial Contracts to help bring our vision to life as we expand our global luxury lifestyle business. Reporting to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel and Senior Corporate Counsel, you will guide commercial agreements across RH and build contracting practices that help our teams move with speed, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to quality. This role may be based at RH’s headquarters in Corte Madera, California or performed remotely from anywhere within the United States.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESDraft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across procurement, vendor and supplier relationships, technology, marketing, logistics, hospitality, gallery operations, and other business functionsPartner with leaders across RH to provide clear, practical advice on contract terms, risk allocation, interpretation, and dispute avoidanceLead RH’s contract lifecycle management strategy, improving workflows, approval processes, and self-service tools for recurring agreementsDevelop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines that support consistent, efficient decision-makingIntroduce AI tools and workflows for contract drafting, review, and analysis while maintaining rigorous standards for accuracy and legal qualityTrack contract volume, cycle times, and key terms; use those insights to improve service and communicate priorities to Legal leadershipMentor paralegals, contribute to broader Legal initiatives, and build trusted partnerships grounded in responsiveness, collaboration, and excellence
OUR REQUIREMENTS8+ years of relevant commercial contracts experience; meaningful in-house experience at a large publicly traded company is preferred, and a combination of law firm and in-house experience will be consideredJ.D. from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in good standing; California bar membership or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in California is strongly preferredDeep experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor, supplier, procurement, technology, and services contractsExperience building contract management programs, templates, and playbooks, with fluency in contract lifecycle technology and AI tools used for legal workExceptional legal judgment, organization, and communication skills; a collaborative, hands-on approach; and the ability to focus on material risks while delivering precise work in a fast-moving environment
RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.
Source: RH careers