General Counsel Jobs in Texas
General Counsel jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in corporate headquarters, energy, technology, and financial services sectors, with openings from in-house counsel associate roles through chief legal officer positions. Houston, Dallas, and Austin account for the largest share of postings, anchored by employers like ExxonMobil, AT&T, and Dell Technologies, all of which maintain significant legal departments in the state. The most in-demand specialties include corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and energy transactions. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Title:
Associate General Counsel
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The Associate General Counsel (“AGC”) serves as a key member of the OGC and provides strategic and operational legal support across the organization. This role reports directly to the General Counsel and has broad responsibility for legal, regulatory, risk management, and compliance matters.
The AGC partners closely with executive leadership, operations, People & Culture, Medical Services, Quality, IT, and Business Development teams to ensure legal compliance while supporting the organization’s mission to safely collect, process, and distribute blood and related products.
The ideal candidate has at least four (4) years of relevant legal experience in healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
Experience with M&A and/or IP transactions is preferred.
Tips to thrive in our culture:
Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect
Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day.
Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
In this role, you will:
Regulatory & Healthcare Compliance (30%)
- Provide legal guidance regarding federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including FDA regulations applicable to biologics and blood establishments; HIPAA privacy and security requirements; and CLIA and laboratory regulatory frameworks.
- Advise on quality systems, inspections, and regulatory audits.
- Partner with Quality and executive leadership to assess and mitigate regulatory risk.
- Support internal investigations and corrective action initiatives.
Corporate & Governance (10%)
- Assist the General Counsel with board and committee matters, including governance documentation.
- Draft and review corporate policies and procedures.
- Support mergers, affiliations, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
Contracts & Transactions (20%)
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including hospital agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, clinical trial and research agreements, and IT and data management agreements.
- Advise on contract risk allocation, indemnification, insurance, and limitation of liability provisions.
Risk Management (10%)
- Identify enterprise legal risks and help develop mitigation strategies.
- Oversee claims management and coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters.
- Advise on insurance coverage and risk transfer strategies.
- Assist in business continuity and crisis response planning.
Intellectual Property (Preferred) (10%)
- Support patent strategy related to laboratory innovations, devices, biologics processes, or proprietary technologies.
- Coordinate with outside IP counsel on patent prosecution and portfolio management.
- Advise on trade secret protection, licensing agreements, technology transfer, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
- Support research and development initiatives from a legal perspective.
Employment & Workforce Matters (10%)
- Advise People & Culture on employment law compliance, investigations, and disciplinary matters.
- Assist with workforce risk management in a regulated healthcare-related environment.
Data, Technology & AI (10%)
- Advise on data governance, cybersecurity, and health data use.
- Support compliance with evolving AI and digital health regulatory considerations.
- Review software licensing and SaaS agreements.
We need someone who has:
Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active Texas law license in good standing.
- Minimum four (4) years of relevant legal experience.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Experience working directly with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
Preferred
- Experience in healthcare, blood banking, biologics, laboratory medicine, regulated biologic manufacturing, life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated healthcare-related environments.
- Robust M&A and/or intellectual property experience, particularly patents.
- In-house legal experience.
- Experience supporting nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.
- Experience managing outside counsel.
Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
- Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance.
- Strong risk assessment and judgment skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- High integrity and discretion.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Collaborative leadership style.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics 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.
Onsite role at GCB headquarters. Occasional travel to other business locations
Who We Are:
Since 1975, Gulf Coast Blood has been one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, serving 170 hospitals across 26 counties. Headquartered in Houston, we support the world’s largest medical complex—the Texas Medical Center—while operating 18 donor centers and hosting more than 7,000 mobile blood drives each year. As an FDA-accredited nonprofit, we provide high-quality human cellular material for both scientific and therapeutic use.
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Think you have what it takes to save lives with us? We want to hear from you.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Gulf Coast Blood is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results, or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.
Position Title:
Associate General Counsel
Join our team of heroes!
Are you seeking daily adventure while advancing your career? Look no further.
The Associate General Counsel (“AGC”) serves as a key member of the OGC and provides strategic and operational legal support across the organization. This role reports directly to the General Counsel and has broad responsibility for legal, regulatory, risk management, and compliance matters.
The AGC partners closely with executive leadership, operations, People & Culture, Medical Services, Quality, IT, and Business Development teams to ensure legal compliance while supporting the organization’s mission to safely collect, process, and distribute blood and related products.
The ideal candidate has at least four (4) years of relevant legal experience in healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
Experience with M&A and/or IP transactions is preferred.
Tips to thrive in our culture:
Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect
Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day.
Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences.
Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
In this role, you will:
Regulatory & Healthcare Compliance (30%)
- Provide legal guidance regarding federal and state healthcare laws and regulations, including FDA regulations applicable to biologics and blood establishments; HIPAA privacy and security requirements; and CLIA and laboratory regulatory frameworks.
- Advise on quality systems, inspections, and regulatory audits.
- Partner with Quality and executive leadership to assess and mitigate regulatory risk.
- Support internal investigations and corrective action initiatives.
Corporate & Governance (10%)
- Assist the General Counsel with board and committee matters, including governance documentation.
- Draft and review corporate policies and procedures.
- Support mergers, affiliations, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
Contracts & Transactions (20%)
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including hospital agreements, vendor and supplier contracts, clinical trial and research agreements, and IT and data management agreements.
- Advise on contract risk allocation, indemnification, insurance, and limitation of liability provisions.
Risk Management (10%)
- Identify enterprise legal risks and help develop mitigation strategies.
- Oversee claims management and coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters.
- Advise on insurance coverage and risk transfer strategies.
- Assist in business continuity and crisis response planning.
Intellectual Property (Preferred) (10%)
- Support patent strategy related to laboratory innovations, devices, biologics processes, or proprietary technologies.
- Coordinate with outside IP counsel on patent prosecution and portfolio management.
- Advise on trade secret protection, licensing agreements, technology transfer, and freedom-to-operate analyses.
- Support research and development initiatives from a legal perspective.
Employment & Workforce Matters (10%)
- Advise People & Culture on employment law compliance, investigations, and disciplinary matters.
- Assist with workforce risk management in a regulated healthcare-related environment.
Data, Technology & AI (10%)
- Advise on data governance, cybersecurity, and health data use.
- Support compliance with evolving AI and digital health regulatory considerations.
- Review software licensing and SaaS agreements.
We need someone who has:
Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active Texas law license in good standing.
- Minimum four (4) years of relevant legal experience.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Experience working directly with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
Preferred
- Experience in healthcare, blood banking, biologics, laboratory medicine, regulated biologic manufacturing, life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated healthcare-related environments.
- Robust M&A and/or intellectual property experience, particularly patents.
- In-house legal experience.
- Experience supporting nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.
- Experience managing outside counsel.
Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
- Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical guidance.
- Strong risk assessment and judgment skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- High integrity and discretion.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Collaborative leadership style.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics 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.
Onsite role at GCB headquarters. Occasional travel to other business locations
Who We Are:
Since 1975, Gulf Coast Blood has been one of the nation’s largest community blood centers, serving 170 hospitals across 26 counties. Headquartered in Houston, we support the world’s largest medical complex—the Texas Medical Center—while operating 18 donor centers and hosting more than 7,000 mobile blood drives each year. As an FDA-accredited nonprofit, we provide high-quality human cellular material for both scientific and therapeutic use.
Some Jobs Change Lives. Others Save Them.
Think you have what it takes to save lives with us? We want to hear from you.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
Gulf Coast Blood is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants for positions are considered without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, military status, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic testing results, or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable law, statute, regulation or Executive Order.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Food & Beverage
- Renewable Energy
- Science & Research
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in general counsel jobs across Texas.
- Active license to practice law issued or recognized by the State Bar of Texas
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Substantial in-house or law firm experience advising on corporate or regulatory matters
- Demonstrated ability to manage outside counsel relationships and control legal spend
- Experience with Texas-specific regulatory frameworks in energy, technology, or financial services
- Strong background in contract drafting, negotiation, and enterprise risk management
General Counsel Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a general counsel in Texas?
To become a general counsel in Texas you must hold an active law license issued by the State Bar of Texas, which requires passing the Texas Bar Examination administered by the Texas Board of Law Examiners. Most employers expect a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school followed by several years of in-house or law firm experience. Building expertise in a sector prominent in Texas, such as energy, technology, or financial services, significantly strengthens candidacy.
How much do general counsels make in Texas?
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 general counsels in Texas?
Employers hiring general counsels in Texas right now include Meta, Methodist Health System, and USAA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major energy producers, and fast-growing technology firms means demand for senior in-house legal leadership remains consistent across both established corporations and high-growth companies.
Which Texas cities have the most general counsel jobs?
Houston, Austin, and Dallas have the most general counsel openings in Texas. Houston's dominance in energy and petrochemicals drives consistent demand there, Dallas attracts large financial services and telecommunications legal departments, and Austin's expanding technology sector has made it a growing hub for in-house counsel roles at both established companies and venture-backed startups.
Are there remote general counsel jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most fields, since general counsel work is fundamentally desk-based and advisory rather than on-site. About 50% of general counsel openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the role's natural compatibility with distributed work. Contract review, regulatory analysis, and board advisory functions are the portions most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a general counsel in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is securing an associate general counsel or corporate counsel role first, which large Texas employers like major energy companies, hospital systems such as HCA Houston Healthcare, and regional banks regularly post as entry-level in-house positions. Law school clinics at Texas Law or SMU Dedman, followed by a clerkship or a stint at a Texas-based firm advising corporate clients, builds the transactional foundation employers expect. Passing the Texas Bar and targeting legal operations or compliance analyst roles are concrete lateral moves that open the in-house door.
Where can I find and apply to general counsel jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to general counsel jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers across Houston, Dallas, Austin, and beyond. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.
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