Mid Level Commercial Contracts Lawyer - Supply Chain (Houston)

Axiom Talent Platform•Houston, TX

1d•$104,500 - $325,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Mid Level Commercial Contracts Lawyer to support high-volume client projects, with a strong and growing focus on supply chain and manufacturing-related contracting work. This role is well suited for mid-level commercial generalists who bring solid core commercial contracting experience and exposure to manufacturing or supply chain environments, even if not a subject-matter expert.

Requirements

JD or equivalent, with active bar membership in good standing.
5-14 years of post-qualification experience, ideally in-house or in a commercial-focused practice.
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating core commercial contracts.
Ability to manage high-volume workloads efficiently while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.
Comfortable working remotely or in hybrid environments.

Nice To Haves

Supply chain and/or manufacturing experience, including exposure to procurement, vendor, supplier, or operations-driven contracts (SME status not required).
Background in or support of manufacturing-related industries; any industry experience is acceptable if tied to manufacturing operations.
Experience supporting large-scale commercial contracting projects.
Familiarity with or hands-on experience in CLM systems and contract operations.
International exposure, including experience working with or supporting international companies, subsidiaries, or cross-border contracts.
Mid-level commercial generalist profile suited for cost-conscious engagements and scalable legal support models.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a high volume of commercial agreements, including NDAs, MSAs, distribution agreements, supply and procurement agreements, and services agreements.
Support supply chain and manufacturing-focused contracts, including vendor, supplier, and operations-related agreements.
Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance on contract terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy.
Assist clients with large commercial contracting initiatives, including contract standardization and remediation projects.
Support contract lifecycle management (CLM) efforts, including implementation, optimization, and ongoing contract operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (procurement, operations, finance, and compliance) to align contracts with business objectives.
Contribute to contract playbooks, templates, and process improvements to support scalable contracting operations.
Support or interface with international teams or international counterparties, as needed.