Staff Attorney, Empire

Accountabilities

• • Process buyout requests and terminations of wholesale customer agreements, ensuring matters are handled accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable contractual requirements.
  • Draft and review correspondence, amendments, consents, notices, ancillary transaction documents, and other commercial contract materials.
  • Maintain and regularly update contracts and legal matter trackers, providing clear status reports and visibility to the Deputy General Counsel and senior leadership.
  • Review, update, and improve standard form agreements, including supply, consignment, and lease templates, based on business needs, negotiation trends, and lessons learned from previous transactions.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline contract intake, drafting workflows, turnaround times, and legal support processes.
  • Partner closely with non-legal stakeholders across Operations, Fuel, Logistics, Real Estate, Credit, Risk Management, and other business functions to understand needs and provide practical legal support.
  • Manage a high volume of concurrent matters while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and appropriate prioritization.
  • Contribute to continuous improvements in legal processes, documentation, and operational efficiency.
  • Perform other related legal and business duties consistent with the scope of the position.

  Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
  • Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state; admission in Virginia or Texas is preferred.
  • 2–5 years of transactional or corporate legal experience, either in-house or at a law firm.
  • Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts; experience with supply, distribution, leasing, or M&A transactions is preferred.
  • Familiarity with commercial contract law, including UCC Article 2 and Article 9 principles and standard secured transaction and M&A documentation.
  • Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage numerous matters simultaneously and meet demanding deadlines.
  • Self-motivated and capable of prioritizing effectively under tight time constraints.
  • Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a collaborative legal team.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with non-legal professionals and translating legal considerations into practical business guidance.
  • Sound professional judgment and a proactive approach to identifying issues and improving processes.

  Benefits

  • Remote-eligible position with a hybrid work option available for candidates located near the Richmond, Virginia or Dallas, Texas offices.
  • Opportunity to work directly with an in-house legal team and gain broad commercial and operational exposure.
  • Meaningful autonomy and responsibility across contract management, transactional matters, and legal process improvement.
  • Collaboration with senior legal leadership and business stakeholders across multiple operational functions.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the improvement of legal workflows, standard agreements, and contract processes.
  • Occasional travel and in-person attendance as required by business needs.
  • Equal opportunity workplace committed to fair employment practices.
  • Drug-free workplace environment.
  • Participation in E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.