Legal Assistant
Job description
Internal Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Houston, Texas | Onsite
Status: Full-Time, Salaried
Reports to: Assistant Vice President, Assistant General Counsel
Bring your contract expertise, attention to detail, and collaborative approach to an in-house legal team supporting Pension Risk Transfer transactions. In this role, you will help draft and manage contracts, coordinate regulatory filings and approvals, and work with internal teams, brokers, plan sponsors, and other external partners to move complex matters forward accurately and on time.
What You’ll Do
Draft, review, proofread, and manage contracts and other legal documents
Support Pension Risk Transfer transactions from contract development through regulatory filing, approval, and execution
Coordinate with operations, filing teams, pricing partners, brokers, plan sponsors, and other stakeholders
Research legal and regulatory issues involving ERISA, pension plans, annuities, and insurance
Track deadlines, organize records, and ensure documentation is complete and accurate
Communicate clearly and professionally with internal leaders and external partners
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree or a combination of relevant education, experience, and certifications
One or more years of relevant experience with contracts, legal research, financial services, insurance products, or a related area
Ability to understand contract structure and draft accurate contract language
Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and time-management skills
Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing deadlines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint; experience with legal research databases is helpful
Preferred Experience
Paralegal certification
Experience with ERISA, employee benefits, pension plans, annuities, or Pension Risk Transfer transactions
Legal assistant or contract-management experience in insurance or financial services
What Will Help You Succeed
You are detail-oriented, tactful, adaptable, and eager to learn. You build productive relationships, communicate confidently, and follow complex work through to completion while meeting firm deadlines.
Skills mentioned
American National Insurance Company is a well-established organization founded in 1905 and headquartered in Galveston, Texas. With over a century in the insurance industry, we offer a broad array of insurance products and services aimed at securing the financial future of our clients. Our portfolio includes life insurance, annuities, pension products, and a variety of other insurance-based services such as property, casualty, and farm insurance. Our commitment to understanding the needs of our clients allows us to tailor our offerings to fit their individual circumstances, making ourselves a trusted partner in navigating the complexities of insurance. Rooted in the principles of financial strength, integrity, respect, service, and teamwork, we maintain a strong dedication to ethical business practices and the well-being of our communities. American National operates efficiently, focusing on strong financial stability to ensure that we can honor our commitments to policyholders when they depend on us most. With ratings reflective of our capacity and commitment to meeting obligations, we continue to innovate and adapt to respond to the evolving needs of our clients while also extending our reach across all 50 states. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and support, ensuring our clients feel valued and understood.
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