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Attorneys holding the title counsel most often work in-house in a company's legal department, though law firms use it too. They advise the business on legal risk, draft and negotiate agreements, and handle matters in an assigned area such as commercial contracts, employment, privacy or product. The title usually signals several years of experience and independent handling of matters.

About the Counsel role

What the work looks like

  • Draft, review and negotiate contracts such as customer agreements, vendor terms and data processing addenda.
  • Answer legal questions from sales, product, HR or finance teams and explain the risk in plain terms.
  • Maintain templates, playbooks and fallback positions so routine agreements move without a lawyer on each one.
  • Manage outside law firms on litigation or specialist matters, including scope, strategy and budget.
  • Track new laws and regulations in the assigned area and update company policies and practices accordingly.

What employers ask for

  • Juris Doctor and active state bar admission
  • Law firm or prior in-house experience
  • Contract drafting and negotiation
  • Subject expertise such as privacy, employment or commercial law
  • Contract lifecycle management software
  • Clear written advice for non-lawyers

Doing this job remotely

In-house legal work is done in documents, email and calls, so it adapts well to remote arrangements. Employers typically require admission to at least one US state bar, and some prefer a particular state because of in-house counsel registration rules. Confidentiality and privilege mean a private workspace and careful handling of documents.

Where it comes from and where it leads

Most counsel spent their first years as law firm associates before moving in-house; some came from government or clerkships. The usual progression is senior counsel, associate or deputy general counsel, and eventually general counsel.