Staff Attorney

American National Insurance•League City, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

American National is seeking a practical, detail-oriented Staff Attorney to join its in-house legal team and review and negotiate commercial agreements. This early-career role offers meaningful responsibility and broad exposure. The position is based onsite at Marina One in League City, Texas, and is full-time and exempt. The attorney will work with Procurement and business teams, including Marketing, Finance, and IT, to address contract issues, provide practical guidance, and complete agreements efficiently. The role also supports the continued development of contracting processes and the responsible implementation of legal technology and AI tools. American National describes itself as a financially strong and stable insurance organization with a legacy dating back to 1905. It emphasizes a collaborative, people-centered workplace guided by Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Teamwork. The company encourages professional growth and is committed to diversity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in any U.S. state.
One to three years of relevant experience.
Interest in commercial, transactional, corporate, or mergers and acquisitions work.
Strong issue-spotting, negotiation, proofreading, written communication, and relationship-building skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF tools.
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and willingness to learn commercial contracting.

Nice To Haves

Experience reviewing or negotiating business-to-business commercial contracts.
Prior in-house legal experience or experience supporting corporate clients.

Responsibilities

Review, draft, redline, and negotiate commercial agreements, including nondisclosure agreements, technology agreements, and contracts for third-party products and services.
Identify and address legal and business risks involving liability, governing law, dispute resolution, and other key contract terms.
Partner with Procurement and business teams, including Marketing, Finance, and IT, to resolve issues, communicate practical guidance, and complete agreements efficiently.
Manage competing priorities and take ownership of contract reviews.
Escalate complex matters when appropriate.
Support the continued development of the contracting process and the responsible implementation of legal technology and AI tools.