The Role
Directs commercial contracting across procurement, suppliers, technology, marketing, logistics, hospitality, and other business functions. Drafts and negotiates agreements, advises business leaders on legal risks, leads contract lifecycle management strategy, develops templates and playbooks, introduces AI-enabled legal workflows, analyzes contracting metrics, mentors paralegals, and partners with Legal leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across procurement, vendor and supplier relationships, technology, marketing, logistics, hospitality, gallery operations, and other business functions
- Partner with leaders across RH to provide clear, practical advice on contract terms, risk allocation, interpretation, and dispute avoidance
- Lead RH’s contract lifecycle management strategy, improving workflows, approval processes, and self-service tools for recurring agreements
- Develop and refine contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation guidelines that support consistent, efficient decision-making
- Introduce AI tools and workflows for contract drafting, review, and analysis while maintaining rigorous standards for accuracy and legal quality
- Track contract volume, cycle times, and key terms; use those insights to improve service and communicate priorities to Legal leadership
- Mentor paralegals, contribute to broader Legal initiatives, and build trusted partnerships grounded in responsiveness, collaboration, and excellence
OUR REQUIREMENTS
- 8+ 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 considered
- J.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 preferred
- Deep experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including vendor, supplier, procurement, technology, and services contracts
- Experience building contract management programs, templates, and playbooks, with fluency in contract lifecycle technology and AI tools used for legal work
- Exceptional 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
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.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of relevant commercial contracts experience
- Meaningful in-house experience at a large publicly traded company
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school
- Active bar membership in good standing
- California bar membership or eligibility to register as in-house counsel in California
- Deep experience drafting and negotiating vendor, supplier, procurement, technology, and services contracts
- Experience building contract management programs, templates, and playbooks
- Fluency in contract lifecycle technology and AI tools used for legal work
- Exceptional legal judgment, organization, and communication skills
- Collaborative, hands-on approach and ability to focus on material risks while delivering precise work in a fast-moving environment
RH Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RH and has not been reviewed or approved by RH.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Official materials highlight an Employee Assistance Program, Headspace access, Care.com, Peloton app perks, and meaningful product and restaurant discounts. Feedback suggests these lifestyle benefits add tangible day-to-day value alongside the core package.
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Flexible Benefits — RH lists HSA/FSA options, pre-tax commuter benefits, earned wage access, and financial planning resources, offering choice and financial flexibility. Feedback suggests this breadth helps some team members tailor benefits to individual needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is included and publicly highlighted, and feedback suggests many view the policy as solid even if usage can depend on scheduling and role. This provides structured time away within a standard retail/hospitality package.
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The Company
What We Do
RH is a luxury lifestyle brand specializing in high-end home furnishings and interior design. The company operates a global network of galleries, outlets, and restaurants, offering an integrated experience that combines luxury home decor with high-end hospitality and interior design services.
