Staff Attorney

Texas Farm Bureau; Waco, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Farm Bureau Corporate Legal Department seeks a Staff Attorney to provide legal support across corporate matters for the Texas Farm Bureau group of companies.

You will assist governance, draft contracts and policies, handle employment and compliance issues, conduct due diligence, and support negotiations with external parties. Strong JD and Texas bar license required; experience in corporate law preferred.

Qualifications

• JD required from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative legal team.
• Experience in corporate law, commercial transactions, or regulatory compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate governance activities, including preparation of corporate records and board materials.
• Draft and advise on general corporate matters, contracts, and policies.
• Assist with employment law issues and compliance with federal/state laws.
• Conduct internal investigations, document reviews, and due diligence projects.
• Perform legal research on federal, state, and local laws affecting the organization.
• Provide day-to-day legal support on operational, contractual, and compliance matters.
• Review and draft commercial agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, and licenses.
• Lead or support negotiations with external parties on contract terms.
• Assist with development and maintenance of corporate policies and procedures.
• Support IP matters, payment systems, cybersecurity, data privacy, AI governance, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law in Texas

Job description

Company Name: Texas Farm Bureau Business Corporation | Department: Legal

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

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY

Support corporate governance activities, including preparation of corporate records, board materials, and organizational documents as assigned.

Assist with the drafting of and advising on general corporate matters, documents, and policies, including but not limited to various business organization formative and governing documents as assigned.

Assist with employment law issues, including reviewing personnel policies and employment-related documents, providing legal support on workplace matters such as leave and accommodation issues, investigations, disciplinary actions, and compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws as assigned.

Participate in internal investigations, document reviews, and legal due diligence projects as assigned.

Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses regarding federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the organization as assigned.

Provide day-to-day legal support to internal departments on operational, contractual, and compliance matters as assigned.

Review, analyze, and draft a variety of corporate contracts, including but not limited to commercial agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, licensing agreements, and other agreements as assigned.

Lead or support negotiations with external parties on contract terms, ensuring favorable outcomes for the company while protecting its legal interests as assigned.

Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of corporate policies and procedures as assigned.

Assist the Director of Administration / Corporate Counsel with various additional legal issues that may arise within a group of Texas businesses, including but not limited to intellectual property matters, payment systems, cybersecurity and data privacy issues, AI governance, and compliance with various applicable laws and regulatory schemes.

Comply with the Certified Fleet Operator requirements of the Company Driving and Safety Policy.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from 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 the following areas: corporate law, commercial transactions, employment law, regulatory compliance, or finance.
• Experience in a business-focused law firm, judicial clerkship, government agency, or corporate legal department preferred.
• Proven 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 a part of a collaborative legal team.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and driving record at the time of hire which would not place the employee on probation or disqualify the employee from Certified Fleet Operator Status under the company Driving and Safety Policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Repeated use of PC, telephone, and office machines.

Extended periods of sitting and concentration.

Occasional bending, twisting, crouching, pulling, pushing, and reaching in an office environment.

Occasional lifting and moving of items weighing up to 30 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional business travel.

Occasional long, irregular work hours.

Work to be conducted in office environment owned or leased by company.