Senior Legal Manager, US - Contracts & Compliance

Tenaris; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenaris is seeking a Senior Legal Manager in Houston, TX to provide comprehensive legal advice across its U.S. operations. The role reports to the Legal Senior Director – USA and covers commercial, procurement, regulatory, governance, and litigation matters.

The position is full-time and in-person in Houston. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor and be admitted or eligible to practice in the United States, with at least four years of relevant experience. Texas bar preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction; admission to the Texas bar preferred, or willingness to seek Texas admission.
• Minimum of 4 years of legal experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
• Versatile generalist with experience supporting litigation, transactional, and employment matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide general advice and legal oversight for Tenaris’s U.S. business by collaborating with business functions and global legal teams.
• Negotiate, draft, and review a wide range of contracts and legal documents with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Partner with HR on labor and employment matters and assist in corporate governance initiatives.
• Oversee litigation matters and advise on strategic day-to-day contractual risk management.
• Work with senior management to deliver practical, clear legal guidance and timely client service.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Litigation support

Labor & employment

Corporate governance

Policy drafting

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Tenaris is seeking a Senior Legal Manager in Houston, TX to provide comprehensive legal advice across its U.S. operations. The role reports to the Legal Senior Director – USA and covers commercial, procurement, regulatory, governance, and litigation matters.

The position is full-time and in-person in Houston. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor and be admitted or eligible to practice in the United States, with at least four years of relevant experience. Texas bar preferred.