Attorney - Expert

Job Title:

Attorney Expert – Commercial Transactions Attorney (5457)

Location:

Dallas / Fort Worth, TX (Preferred but NOT required – 100% Remote)
Contract Duration: 4 Months potential to extend

We are seeking highly experienced Commercial Transactions Attorneys to support its Technology Sourcing and Procurement Legal team. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert with 7+ years of in‑house commercial contracting experience, capable of managing a high‑volume contract portfolio and leading complex negotiations end‑to‑end.

This role requires strong expertise in technology transactions, cloud services agreements, software licensing, sourcing contracts, and M&A‑related commercial support.

• Lead and support complex technology and sourcing contract negotiations (40–50 active contracts at a time).
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
  • Cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Software and hardware licensing
  • Professional services
  • Data and security agreements
• Advise internal stakeholders including sourcing, procurement, operations, technology, and risk teams.
• Provide legal guidance across the full lifecycle of sourcing transactions from intake to execution.
• Coordinate closely with cross‑functional partners to ensure alignment with corporate policies and risk tolerances.
• Structure and support deals connected to M&A efforts, including integration‑related commercial agreements.
• Manage transaction workflows and drive timely completion of contracts.
• Work independently with minimal oversight as a senior legal resource.

• 7+ years of in‑house commercial contracting experience (required).
• Deep expertise in:
  • Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.)
  • Technology licensing and sourcing agreements
  • Information security and privacy terms
• Significant experience supporting sourcing/procurement legal teams.
• M&A transactional experience related to technology or sourcing integration.
• Proven ability to manage high contract volume and prioritize effectively.
• Experience serving as General Counsel or SR Counsel in a corporate legal department is highly desirable.
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work fully remote with teams located in Westlake, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

• BG supporting financial services, banking, or regulated industries.
• Texas‑based candidates preferred but location is not a deciding factor.

• Virtual interviews via Microsoft Teams
• Expect 2+ rounds with legal, sourcing, and business stakeholders

The attorney will function as a SR legal advisor managing key commercial and technology transactions critical to Schwab’s operational and technology roadmap. This is a fast‑paced role that requires expertise, independence, and strong negotiation capability.

This is a Contract position based out of Westlake, TX. 100% Remote.

Pay range: $158.00 - $161.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:
Fully remote. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.

TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company and a leading provider of business and technology services. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.