Counsel, Contracts & Distribution

Hippo Insurance•Austin, TX

1d•$180,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Hippo exists to protect the joy of homeownership. We believe that insurance should protect the things you treasure through an intuitive, modern experience. We provide tailored insurance coverage and preventative maintenance plans that keep you protected throughout your homeowner journey. We’ll also help you find coverage for everything life brings—from auto to flood—reimagining how you care for your home. 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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead Commercial & Distribution Contracting
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

Benefits

Healthy Hippos Benefits - Multiple medical plan options, 100% covered dental and vision for you and your family, and a wellness program that rewards healthy habits. We also offer a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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 for onsite employees

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