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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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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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 Methodist Health System, Hines, and Helen of Troy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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?
Austin, Houston, 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 58% of general counsel openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 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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