In House Counsel

BCL Legal Limited; Dallas (TX); On-site; GBP 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited in Dallas, TX is seeking a Corporate / Commercial Counsel to advise on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters for a leading global services business.

You will draft and negotiate agreements, support governance, and collaborate with senior stakeholders and external counsel to drive strategic initiatives. Texas Bar admission and in-house or top‑tier firm experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Texas-licensed attorney with strong corporate/commercial experience, in-house or in private practice.
• Experience advising internal stakeholders on day-to-day matters.
• Experience with governance and corporate transactions.
• Ability to manage risk and provide practical, commercial advice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Advise internal stakeholders on day-to-day legal matters.
• Support corporate governance and general corporate matters.
• Assist with strategic transactions, partnerships and initiatives.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risk with commercial pragmatism.
• Collaborate with external counsel as required.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Advising stakeholders

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Strategic transactions

Education

Texas Bar admission

Job description

Corporate / Commercial Counsel - Dallas, TX

I'm currently representing a leading global professional services and financial services business with a significant presence across the US, which is looking to strengthen its in-house legal capability in Dallas.

The opportunity would suit a Corporate / Commercial Counsel with experience advising a sophisticated business on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters.

The role is likely to have exposure to:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
• Advising internal stakeholders across the business on day-to-day legal and commercial matters
• Corporate governance and general corporate matters
• Supporting strategic transactions, partnerships and business initiatives
• Managing legal and regulatory risk and providing practical, commercially focused advice
• Working closely with senior business stakeholders and external counsel where required

The ideal profile would be a Texas-admitted attorney with strong corporate and/or commercial experience gained in-house or within a leading law firm. The business would be open to considering different levels of experience depending on the individual's background.

This would be a good opportunity for someone looking to move into a broad, commercially focused in-house role with exposure to a sophisticated international business and senior stakeholders.

Location: Dallas, TX

Position: Corporate / Commercial Counsel

Admission: Texas Bar preferred/required

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.