Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements, including SaaS and AI agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, and producer/carrier distribution agreements
Advise stakeholders on contractual risk, regulatory considerations, and business implications
Partner with internal teams to align contract structure with business goals
Independently manage a high volume of commercial and distribution agreements from intake through execution, balancing speed and risk
Provide clear, concise risk assessments and recommended paths forward to internal stakeholders
Escalate non-standard or high-risk issues appropriately while proposing practical solutions
Own & Improve Contracting Operations
Serve as a key point of contact for contracting workflow and process improvements
Maintain and update templates, playbooks, and standard forms
Establish and track contracting metrics to improve turnaround time and reduce risk exposure
Identify recurring friction points in contracting and implement scalable solutions to improve turnaround time and consistency
Contribute to the development of playbooks, fallback positions, and self-service tools for business partners
Enable Compliant Growth
Provide guidance on 50-state insurance regulations and federal/state consumer protection laws (e.g., TCPA, FCRA)
Support marketing reviews with practical, compliant recommendations
Advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, and AI-related considerations in vendor and technology agreements
Partner Across the Organization
Collaborate with legal colleagues on regulatory and compliance initiatives
Support training and cross-functional education
Translate complex legal concepts into actionable, business-friendly advice
Build strong working relationships with Procurement, Technology, and Insurance teams to proactively address legal considerations early in the contracting lifecycle
Requirements
J.D. and active U.S. bar license
5+ years of relevant legal experience (law firm and/or in-house)
Experience negotiating technology and commercial agreements
Experience in the insurance industry or advising procurement/vendor management functions
Strong understanding of data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory risk in a P&C environment
Direct experience with insurance distribution agreements (producer/carrier relationships)
Experience working with SaaS, AI, or insurtech vendors
Experience improving legal workflows or contract lifecycle management systems
Benefits and Perks
Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we're fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with:
Equity - This position is eligible for equity compensation
Training and Career Growth - Training and internal career growth opportunities
Flexible Time Off - You know when and how you should recharge
Little Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Hippo Habitat - Snacks and drinks available and catered lunches for onsite employees
The Morristown, NJ base pay range for this role is $
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Flexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsParental leave
Additional Information
Title: Counsel, Contracts & Distribution
Location: Austin, TX / Dallas, TX / Morristown, NJ
Reporting to: Associate General Counsel, Insurance & Distribution
About Hippo:
Hippo was built on a promise: make homeownership effortless. Nearly a decade later, that mission still drives us. We use technology and data to help our customers stay ahead of problems and protect what matters most.
Today, that same tech-native approach powers our work beyond homeowners. Hippo operates as a diversified carrier platform, partnering with MGAs to deliver tailored program solutions that help them grow and deliver better customer experiences. Behind that work is a team that values ownership, curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
If you're energized by building what's next, we'd love to meet you.
About This Role:
We're looking for a business-minded in-house attorney to support contracting across our technology, vendor, and insurance distribution partnerships. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys negotiating complex agreements, improving processes, and translating legal risk into practical business guidance.
You'll work cross-functionally with Procurement, Technology, Marketing, Compliance, and Insurance teams to help Hippo grow responsibly and efficiently in a highly regulated P&C environment. This is an individual contributor role for someone who enjoys owning their work, improving systems, and operating close to the business.
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