In-House Counsel

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

Job summary

BCL Legal Limited seeks an experienced In-House Counsel for its Houston, Texas office. This full-time role provides commercial legal support across a broad range of matters, with a base salary up to $200,000 plus a 30% annual incentive.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. from an accredited law school, is admitted to the Texas Bar, and has prior in-house experience, especially in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, IP, employment/HR and real-estate matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Texas Bar.
• Prior in-house commercial or generalist counsel experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts; exposure to IP, employment/HR and real-estate matters.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day legal advice on commercial and operational issues.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Advise on intellectual-property provisions and risk management.
• Support HR and employment-related matters.
• Handle real-estate agreements and leases.
• Identify and manage legal and commercial risks.
• Assist in developing policies, procedures and risk-management practices.

Skills

In-house experience

Commercial contracts

Risk management

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Texas Bar admission

Job description

In-House Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

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

J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Texas Bar; prior in‑house legal experience, preferably as commercial/generalist counsel; experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts; exposure to IP, employment/HR and real‑estate matters; full‑time, office‑based availability.

Job - In-House Counsel

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

BCL Legal is hiring an In‑House Counsel for its Houston, Texas office. The role is a full‑time, mid‑senior level position focused on providing commercial legal support across a broad range of matters.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Texas Bar
• Prior in‑house commercial or generalist counsel experience
• Experience with commercial contracts, IP, employment/HR and real‑estate matters

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Day‑to‑day legal advice on commercial and operational issues
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements
• Advise on intellectual‑property provisions and risk management
• Support HR and employment‑related matters
• Handle real‑estate agreements and leases
• Identify and manage legal and commercial risks
• Assist in developing policies, procedures and risk‑management practices

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Base salary up to $200,000 plus a 30% annual incentive. Position is paid and office‑based.