Staff Attorney

American National • League City, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Attorney, Contracts is an onsite, full-time role based in League City, Texas, joining the in-house legal team. The attorney will review, draft, redline, and negotiate commercial agreements and provide practical legal guidance to help move the business forward. The role offers meaningful responsibility and broad exposure for an early-career lawyer.

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, take ownership of contract reviews, and escalate complex matters when appropriate.
• Support the continued development of the contracting process and the responsible implementation of legal technology and AI tools.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree