In-House Counsel

BCL Legal Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited is seeking a commercially minded attorney for an in-house role in Houston, Texas, starting in 2027. The role covers commercial contracts, IP, HR, and real estate, with no M&A focus. You will provide day-to-day legal support and work closely with internal teams to mitigate risk and enable business objectives.

The candidate should have a J.D. and Texas Bar admission, plus in-house experience and strong communication skills for a broad, generalist remit.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on commercial contracts across a business.
• Exposure to IP, employment/HR and real estate matters is a plus.
• Ability to work with stakeholders and provide pragmatic advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal advice across commercial and operational matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise on intellectual property provisions and risk management.
• Support HR/employment-related matters with internal stakeholders.
• Handle real estate-related legal matters and leases.
• Identify and manage legal/commercial risks with business focus.
• Collaborate with teams to support operations and objectives.
• Assist with policies, procedures, and risk management practices.

Skills

Commercial contracts

IP exposure

Employment/HR

Real estate matters

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Texas Bar admission

Job description

An established business is looking to appoint a commercially minded attorney to join its in-house legal team in Houston, Texas, with a view to starting in 2027.

This is a broad, generalist in-house role offering exposure to a variety of legal matters across the business. The focus is on commercial legal support, with experience across intellectual property, employment/HR and real estate matters particularly relevant. This is not an M&A-focused position.

The Role

• Provide day-to-day legal advice and support across a range of commercial and operational matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and other business agreements.
• Advise on intellectual property matters, including contractual IP provisions, rights and risk management.
• Support HR and employment-related matters, working with internal stakeholders on employment issues and risk management.
• Handle real estate-related legal matters, including property agreements, leases and other transactional documentation.
• Identify and manage legal and commercial risks, providing pragmatic, business-focused advice.
• Work closely with teams across the business to support operational requirements and wider commercial objectives.
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies, procedures and risk management practices.

Candidate Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Texas Bar.
• Previous in-house legal experience, ideally within a commercial or generalist counsel position.
• Experience advising on commercial contracts, with additional exposure to IP, employment/HR and real estate matters.
• A practical, commercially minded approach, with the ability to manage a broad range of legal issues.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work closely with stakeholders across the business.
• Comfortable operating in a full-time, office-based environment.

Location:

Houston, Texas (office-based)

Compensation:

Base salary up to $200,000, plus a 30% annual incentive opportunity.

Timing:

Anticipated start in 2027.

For a commercially focused attorney looking to take on a varied in-house role with broad exposure across the business, this could be an interesting opportunity.