Staff Attorney

Texas Farm Bureau and Affiliated Companies•Waco, TX

112d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Attorney will provide legal support to the Texas Farm Bureau group of companies across a broad range of corporate legal matters, helping ensure alignment with legal, regulatory, and business requirements. The role works closely with attorneys and internal teams to support corporate governance, assess risk, mitigate legal exposure, ensure compliance, and protect the organizations’ interests. It calls for strong organizational and analytical ability, sound judgment, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to developing expertise across multiple areas of corporate law.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Coursework or experience in one or more of these areas: corporate law, commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance, or finance.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High attention to detail and sound judgment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative legal team.
Valid Texas driver’s license and a driving record at hire that would not place the employee on probation or disqualify the employee from Certified Fleet Operator Status under the company Driving and Safety Policy.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a business-focused law firm, judicial clerkship, government agency, or corporate legal department.

Responsibilities

Support corporate governance activities, including preparing corporate records, board materials, and organizational documents.
Assist with drafting and advising on general corporate matters, documents, policies, and business organization formation and governing documents.
Assist with employment law issues, including reviewing personnel policies and employment-related documents and providing legal support on workplace matters, leave and accommodation issues, investigations, disciplinary actions, and compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws.
Participate in internal investigations, document reviews, and legal due diligence projects.
Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses regarding federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the organization.
Provide day-to-day legal support to internal departments on operational, contractual, and compliance matters.
Review, analyze, and draft corporate contracts, including commercial, vendor, service, and licensing agreements.
Lead or support negotiations with external parties on contract terms to seek favorable outcomes while protecting the company’s legal interests.
Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining corporate policies and procedures.
Assist the Director of Administration / Corporate Counsel with legal issues involving the group of Texas businesses, including intellectual property, payment systems, cybersecurity and data privacy, AI governance, and compliance with applicable laws and regulatory schemes.
Comply with the Certified Fleet Operator requirements of the Company Driving and Safety Policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.