Assistant General Counsel Jobs in Texas
Assistant General Counsel jobs in Texas represent one of the most active legal hiring markets in the country, concentrated in corporate, energy, healthcare, and financial services sectors and ranging from newly licensed attorneys stepping into in-house roles to senior counsel managing complex litigation and regulatory matters. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead hiring volume, anchored by employers like ExxonMobil, AT&T, and Baylor Scott and White Health, whose in-house legal departments consistently seek assistant general counsels with expertise in contracts, employment law, and regulatory compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Vice President General Counsel - Healthcare Operations and Claims, Litigation & Risk Prevention, the VP Assistant General Counsel is responsible for planning, directing, and advising the legal function for Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH), which includes providing legal advice and services on issues concerning the legal rights, obligations, litigations, and privileges of BSWH, and may include specialized legal advice in an area of expertise or assigned area of responsibility. Develops and implements legal policies, procedures, and practices for BSWH and ensures the organization complies with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Leads, develops, reviews, and negotiates legal documents, letters of agreements, contracts, opinions, correspondence, and reports in various legal areas which may include litigation, joint ventures, physician groups, complex contracts, commercial transactions, intellectual property, employment, compliance, and federal, state, and regulatory matters. Provides legal review for BSWH communications, contracts, documents, filings, and press releases as appropriate. Interprets and clarifies relevant laws, rulings, regulations, and statutes for senior leadership and advises on proposed legislation and recent changes in laws and regulations that affect BSWH. Identifies, monitors, and addresses issues of legal risk and protects BSWH legal interests and rights. Represents and advocates for the organization in litigation, arbitration, mediation, or other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities. Leads and conducts written discovery, due diligence, and trial preparation as appropriate. Represents the organization to patients, vendors, suppliers, government entities, regulatory agencies, and other external parties. Works closely with senior leadership, risk management, compliance, operations, and other stakeholders to identify and prevent violations of law and promote BSWH compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees and conducts legal research into a variety of legal issues within assigned area of responsibility.
- Provides legal and strategic oversight for the management of claims, litigation, healthcare operations, and risk management matters across BSWH.
- Directs and oversees medical malpractice and professional liability claims, general liability matters, prompt pay disputes, managed care and reimbursement matters, and other significant claims, litigation, or disputes impacting the health system.
- Partners with clinical, operational, risk management, managed care, finance, compliance, and executive leadership to identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal, operational, financial, and reputational risks affecting BSWH.
- Develops and directs enterprise strategy for significant claims and litigation, including early case assessment, liability and exposure evaluation, resolution strategy, outside counsel and expert management, mediation, trial, and identification of trends and opportunities for systemic risk reduction.
- Acts as assistant general counsel for BSWH and provides legal advice and assists with negotiation of complex contracts.
- Provides legal and regulatory interpretations and operational legal advice to business leadership, including new legislation and regulations.
- Composes, edits, and finalizes legal agreements, opinions, correspondence, reports and other legal documentation.
- Applies specialized legal and subject matter expertise in one or more of the substantive areas of oversight.
- Serves as a legal point person to business leaders to navigate and address legal issues impacting complex business problems or strategies.
- Oversees legal projects, coordinating with and supervising the attorney team leaders and staff.
- Identifies and executes on process improvements to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the delivery of legal services for BSWH.
- Advises leadership and stakeholders on new laws, existing laws, and legal rights that would impact functionality of BSWH.
- Assesses and anticipates potential legal risks and implements mitigation strategies, performing legal and factual research as required.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Juris Doctor degree required.
- 7+ years of experience practicing healthcare law. 10+ years preferred, with expertise in family or related area.
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.
- Possesses a current law license in US state of residence.
- Must obtain a Texas law license within 6-14 months of hire.
- Health Law certification preferred.
- Ability to develop trust and collaborative relationships.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Juris Doctor
- 7 years of experience
- Licensed by State Bar of Texas within 6-14 months of hire
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Vice President General Counsel - Healthcare Operations and Claims, Litigation & Risk Prevention, the VP Assistant General Counsel is responsible for planning, directing, and advising the legal function for Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH), which includes providing legal advice and services on issues concerning the legal rights, obligations, litigations, and privileges of BSWH, and may include specialized legal advice in an area of expertise or assigned area of responsibility. Develops and implements legal policies, procedures, and practices for BSWH and ensures the organization complies with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Leads, develops, reviews, and negotiates legal documents, letters of agreements, contracts, opinions, correspondence, and reports in various legal areas which may include litigation, joint ventures, physician groups, complex contracts, commercial transactions, intellectual property, employment, compliance, and federal, state, and regulatory matters. Provides legal review for BSWH communications, contracts, documents, filings, and press releases as appropriate. Interprets and clarifies relevant laws, rulings, regulations, and statutes for senior leadership and advises on proposed legislation and recent changes in laws and regulations that affect BSWH. Identifies, monitors, and addresses issues of legal risk and protects BSWH legal interests and rights. Represents and advocates for the organization in litigation, arbitration, mediation, or other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities. Leads and conducts written discovery, due diligence, and trial preparation as appropriate. Represents the organization to patients, vendors, suppliers, government entities, regulatory agencies, and other external parties. Works closely with senior leadership, risk management, compliance, operations, and other stakeholders to identify and prevent violations of law and promote BSWH compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees and conducts legal research into a variety of legal issues within assigned area of responsibility.
- Provides legal and strategic oversight for the management of claims, litigation, healthcare operations, and risk management matters across BSWH.
- Directs and oversees medical malpractice and professional liability claims, general liability matters, prompt pay disputes, managed care and reimbursement matters, and other significant claims, litigation, or disputes impacting the health system.
- Partners with clinical, operational, risk management, managed care, finance, compliance, and executive leadership to identify, evaluate, and mitigate legal, operational, financial, and reputational risks affecting BSWH.
- Develops and directs enterprise strategy for significant claims and litigation, including early case assessment, liability and exposure evaluation, resolution strategy, outside counsel and expert management, mediation, trial, and identification of trends and opportunities for systemic risk reduction.
- Acts as assistant general counsel for BSWH and provides legal advice and assists with negotiation of complex contracts.
- Provides legal and regulatory interpretations and operational legal advice to business leadership, including new legislation and regulations.
- Composes, edits, and finalizes legal agreements, opinions, correspondence, reports and other legal documentation.
- Applies specialized legal and subject matter expertise in one or more of the substantive areas of oversight.
- Serves as a legal point person to business leaders to navigate and address legal issues impacting complex business problems or strategies.
- Oversees legal projects, coordinating with and supervising the attorney team leaders and staff.
- Identifies and executes on process improvements to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the delivery of legal services for BSWH.
- Advises leadership and stakeholders on new laws, existing laws, and legal rights that would impact functionality of BSWH.
- Assesses and anticipates potential legal risks and implements mitigation strategies, performing legal and factual research as required.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Juris Doctor degree required.
- 7+ years of experience practicing healthcare law. 10+ years preferred, with expertise in family or related area.
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.
- Possesses a current law license in US state of residence.
- Must obtain a Texas law license within 6-14 months of hire.
- Health Law certification preferred.
- Ability to develop trust and collaborative relationships.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Juris Doctor
- 7 years of experience
- Licensed by State Bar of Texas within 6-14 months of hire
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant general counsel jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas State Bar license in good standing required
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required
- Five or more years of relevant legal practice in a specialty area
- Prior in-house counsel or law firm experience in Texas industries preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in contracts, employment law, or regulatory compliance
- Strong communication skills for advising executives and cross-functional teams
Assistant General Counsel Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a assistant general counsel in Texas?
To become an assistant general counsel in Texas, you must earn a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, pass the Texas Bar Examination administered by the State Bar of Texas, and obtain a Texas law license before practicing. Most in-house roles also expect several years of prior experience at a law firm or in a corporate legal department, typically in a specialty relevant to the hiring company's industry.
How much do assistant general counsels make in Texas?
Assistant general counsels in Texas earn a median of about $154,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,340 for the lowest 10% to over $349,490 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire assistant general counsels in Texas?
Employers hiring assistant general counsels in Texas right now include Methodist Health System, Hines, and Helen of Troy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of energy majors, large hospital systems, and Fortune 500 headquarters makes it one of the most consistent states for in-house legal hiring throughout the year.
Which Texas cities have the most assistant general counsel jobs?
Austin, Houston, and Dallas have the most assistant general counsel openings in Texas. Houston drives volume through its energy and petrochemical sector, Dallas through its dense concentration of corporate headquarters and financial services firms, and Austin through its fast-growing technology and healthcare industries, each of which sustains large in-house legal departments.
Are there remote assistant general counsel jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many legal roles, since much of the work involves drafting, reviewing, and advising rather than courtroom appearances. About 61% of assistant general counsel openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting in-house legal's strong compatibility with distributed work. Contract review, employment counseling, and compliance advisory work are the functions most commonly offered on a remote or hybrid basis.
How can I get hired as a assistant general counsel in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a junior in-house counsel or associate general counsel role at a mid-size Texas company after one to three years at a Texas law firm. Large Texas employers in the energy and healthcare sectors, such as major hospital networks and refining companies, regularly bring on newly licensed attorneys into structured legal department rotations. Holding an active Texas Bar license and a specialty in contracts or employment law gives candidates a clear edge when applying to these associate-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to assistant general counsel jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to assistant general counsel jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to each one.
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