Entry Level General Counsel Jobs
New grad general counsel jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a law school clinic record can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Government & Public Sector, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like University of Utah, First Financial Bank, and Travelers hiring at this level now.
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Top employerUniversity of Utah
Top cityMason, OH
Work type86% On-site
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Associate General Counsel
Fort Bend Independent School District·Sugar Land, Texas
Job functions:
1+ yr exp.
Job Description
Description
Job Overview
The Associate General Counsel, serving as Executive Director of Legal Services under the direction of the General Counsel, provides legal advice, representation, and support on matters related to U.S. and Texas law, Board policy, and district operations. This role leads legal functions across the district and supervises assigned legal staff.
The Associate General Counsel, serving as Executive Director of Legal Services under the direction of the General Counsel, provides legal advice, representation, and support on matters related to U.S. and Texas law, Board policy, and district operations. This role leads legal functions across the district and supervises assigned legal staff.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Legal Advice and Compliance
- Advise district and campus leaders on legal matters involving federal/state law, board policy, and administrative regulations.
- Draft legal opinions and memoranda on matters such as the Texas Education Code, IDEA, FERPA, employment law, and governance.
- Conduct legal research and provide interpretations of laws and regulations impacting public education.
- Monitor legal developments and provide guidance on implementation of new legislation and regulatory changes.
- Support Human Resources and other departments with legal advice on personnel matters and employment practices.
- Provide counsel on district elections, student matters, and compliance risks.
- Foster strong collaborative relationships with district departments and external legal partners.
- Represent the district at board meetings and other official functions as directed to include formal presentations.
- Draft, review, and revise contracts, agreements, policies, and other legal documents to ensure legal sufficiency and alignment with district operations.
- Ensure that all district communications and agreements comply with applicable legal mandates.
- Coordinate and support responses to grievances, investigations, and hearings.
- Manage district responses to agencies such as TEA, OCR, EEOC, and U.S. Department of Education.
- Guide internal investigations, including employee or stakeholder complaints, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.
- Provide legal guidance on the Texas Public Information Act, subpoenas, litigation discovery, and expunctions.
- Oversee the district’s Public Information and Records Management functions, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
- Provide direct supervision and support to assigned legal staff.
- Assist in processes established for recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and professional development for assigned legal staff.
- Initiate personnel actions including documentation and termination under the guidance of Human Resources.
- Address complaints and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in administrative proceedings, grievance hearings, and litigation in Texas or US courts, required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the practice of law concentrating in issues arising from Texas public schools or other local, state, or federal government agencies, required.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in drafting, reviewing and revising legal contracts and service agreements, required.
- Previous experience within a public school or higher education, preferred.
- Experience in K-12 education law, including student rights, FERPA, employment law, and governance, preferred.
- Experience advising on compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, and related special education regulations/ laws, preferred.
- Experience with civil rights law, election law, open meetings, and public information laws, preferred.
- Effective public speaking abilities, including presentations and trainings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing
- Proficient with personal computer using Microsoft Office and other software
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and self-motivation
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
- The position requires considerable travel locally, and moderate distance travel. The position frequently interacts with distressed, irate, and sometimes irrational stakeholders and is expected to handle sensitive investigations in a professional and confidential manner, address employee concerns, and advise employees of potential consequences, up to and including, employee termination.
Primary Location: TEXAS
Job: District/Campus Leadership
Organization: DEPARTMENT
Position Calendar: 238JUL
School Year:2026-2027
Salary Grade: 210
Unposting Date: Jul 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Fort Bend Independent School District
Associate General Counsel
Sugar Land, Texas
New 1m ago
Job functions:
1+ yr exp.
Job Description
Description
Job Overview
The Associate General Counsel, serving as Executive Director of Legal Services under the direction of the General Counsel, provides legal advice, representation, and support on matters related to U.S. and Texas law, Board policy, and district operations. This role leads legal functions across the district and supervises assigned legal staff.
The Associate General Counsel, serving as Executive Director of Legal Services under the direction of the General Counsel, provides legal advice, representation, and support on matters related to U.S. and Texas law, Board policy, and district operations. This role leads legal functions across the district and supervises assigned legal staff.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Legal Advice and Compliance
- Advise district and campus leaders on legal matters involving federal/state law, board policy, and administrative regulations.
- Draft legal opinions and memoranda on matters such as the Texas Education Code, IDEA, FERPA, employment law, and governance.
- Conduct legal research and provide interpretations of laws and regulations impacting public education.
- Monitor legal developments and provide guidance on implementation of new legislation and regulatory changes.
- Support Human Resources and other departments with legal advice on personnel matters and employment practices.
- Provide counsel on district elections, student matters, and compliance risks.
- Foster strong collaborative relationships with district departments and external legal partners.
- Represent the district at board meetings and other official functions as directed to include formal presentations.
- Draft, review, and revise contracts, agreements, policies, and other legal documents to ensure legal sufficiency and alignment with district operations.
- Ensure that all district communications and agreements comply with applicable legal mandates.
- Coordinate and support responses to grievances, investigations, and hearings.
- Manage district responses to agencies such as TEA, OCR, EEOC, and U.S. Department of Education.
- Guide internal investigations, including employee or stakeholder complaints, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation.
- Provide legal guidance on the Texas Public Information Act, subpoenas, litigation discovery, and expunctions.
- Oversee the district’s Public Information and Records Management functions, ensuring accurate and timely responses.
- Provide direct supervision and support to assigned legal staff.
- Assist in processes established for recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and professional development for assigned legal staff.
- Initiate personnel actions including documentation and termination under the guidance of Human Resources.
- Address complaints and resolve problems in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in administrative proceedings, grievance hearings, and litigation in Texas or US courts, required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the practice of law concentrating in issues arising from Texas public schools or other local, state, or federal government agencies, required.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in drafting, reviewing and revising legal contracts and service agreements, required.
- Previous experience within a public school or higher education, preferred.
- Experience in K-12 education law, including student rights, FERPA, employment law, and governance, preferred.
- Experience advising on compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, and related special education regulations/ laws, preferred.
- Experience with civil rights law, election law, open meetings, and public information laws, preferred.
- Effective public speaking abilities, including presentations and trainings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing
- Proficient with personal computer using Microsoft Office and other software
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and self-motivation
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
- The position requires considerable travel locally, and moderate distance travel. The position frequently interacts with distressed, irate, and sometimes irrational stakeholders and is expected to handle sensitive investigations in a professional and confidential manner, address employee concerns, and advise employees of potential consequences, up to and including, employee termination.
Primary Location: TEXAS
Job: District/Campus Leadership
Organization: DEPARTMENT
Position Calendar: 238JUL
School Year:2026-2027
Salary Grade: 210
Unposting Date: Jul 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
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- Corgi Insurance1
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Entry Level General Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level general counsel job?
Start by highlighting law school clinic work, internships, or any in-house legal exposure on your resume. Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who understand corporate contracts, compliance basics, and business operations, not just litigation. Tailor your application to show commercial awareness, and target companies in industries where in-house legal teams are growing and willing to develop junior talent.
Which companies hire entry level general counsels?
Companies hiring entry level general counsels right now include University of Utah, First Financial Bank, and Travelers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from mid-size companies building out their first in-house legal function, as well as larger organizations with structured junior attorney or legal associate programs.
Are there remote entry level general counsel jobs?
Yes, though fully remote roles at this level are less common than in other legal specialties. About 14% of entry level general counsel openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the more typical offer for candidates who are early in their in-house careers and benefit from direct access to business teams.
Are these new grad general counsel jobs?
Yes, many of the roles listed here are new grad friendly, including junior and recent graduate positions that welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience. A new grad posting typically accepts law school internships, clinic hours, or a strong academic record in lieu of professional in-house experience, making them accessible to candidates entering the in-house legal path for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level general counsels?
Entry Level general counsel roles concentrate in Government & Public Sector, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to drive junior in-house hiring because they face active regulatory, contract, and compliance demands that create real work for early-career attorneys without requiring the depth of experience a senior role would demand.