In-House Legal Counsel

Commercial Counsel - Houston, Texas

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.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.