In-House Counsel - Contract Attorney - Customer Contracts

":"Are you an attorney passionate about contract law and making a direct impact on business operations? The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, a leader in automotive retail software and services, is seeking a talented In-House Attorney to focus exclusively on customer and commercial contracting. This is a dedicated contracts position, not a litigation or dispute resolution role.\n\nYou'll play a key role in powering the automotive industry by driving contract negotiations, maintaining efficient contract administration, and partnering with internal teams to deliver strategic business solutions. This position reports to Senior In-House Counsel.\n\n\nWhat You'll Do:\n- Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of customer and commercial agreements-including SaaS, licensing, service, and sales contracts-with precision and attention to detail.\n- Translate complex contractual and legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance tailored to business needs.\n- Work closely with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, etc.) to streamline contract review and approval processes; facilitate contract lifecycle management.\n-Advise on standard contract language, evaluate and negotiate third-party provisions for commercial risk and liability.\n- Provide guidance related to contract compliance and risk mitigation strategies. \n- Travel up to 25% of the time.\n\nPlease note: Only candidates with substantial commercial contracting experience will be considered. Litigation or dispute resolution experience is not relevant to this position.","job_category":"Professional","job_state":"TX","job_title":"In-House Counsel - Contract Attorney - Customer Contracts","date":"2026-05-14","zip":"77001","position_type":"Full-Time","salary_max":"140,000.00","salary_min":"120,000.00","requirements":"Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.~^~At least 3 years of direct experience drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, either in-house or in a law firm environment.~^~Active license to practice law in the State of Texas.~^~Thorough understanding of contract law and the contract negotiation process.~^~Demonstrated success supporting business teams in complex commercial transactions.~^~Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and commercial legal reasoning.~^~Highly coachable, proactive, and adaptable to change.","training":"","benefits":"We strive to offer an environment that provides our associates with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:\n\n- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a health savings account\n- 401(k) with up to 6% matching\n- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays\n- Reynolds offers a hybrid work schedule, based on position eligibility. Following completion of your training period, eligible associates may work-from-home up to two days per week.\n\nCompany perks, including:\n- Referral bonuses\n- Professional development and training\n- Promotion from within\n- Associate discounts for cell phones, cars, computers, entertainment, and much more \n\nFacility amenities, including: \n- An onsite dining facility offering complimentary breakfast and lunch\n- An onsite medical center\n- A wide variety of sports and social leagues to participate in after work, along with volunteering initiatives through our Associate Foundation \n\nReynolds and Reynolds promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing a non-smoking environment. Reynolds and Reynolds is an equal opportunity employer.","