In House Counsel Jobs

In House Counsel jobs are open across technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, at every level from junior associate to general counsel, with specializations in corporate transactions, employment law, and regulatory compliance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles239+
Top stateNorth Carolina
Top employerEpic
Top cityMadison, WI
Work type97% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Mochi Health
Junior In-House Counsel
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Mochi Health
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Junior In-House Counsel
Mochi Health
San Francisco, California
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$120k - $150k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
51-200

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Fehr & Peers
In-House Counsel, Contracts
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Fehr & Peers
Added 3w ago
In-House Counsel, Contracts
Fehr & Peers
Roseville, California
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$110k - $135k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate
201-500

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Fehr & Peers
In-House Counsel, Contracts
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In-House Counsel, Contracts
Fehr & Peers
Walnut Creek, California
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$120k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate
201-500

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Ferrovial
In-House Counsel
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Ferrovial
Added 1mo ago
In-House Counsel
Ferrovial
Austin, Texas
Compliance & Legal
Finance
Accounting
Legal Counsel
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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INFUSE
In-House Counsel
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INFUSE
Added 1mo ago
In-House Counsel
INFUSE
Boca Raton, Florida
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Remote (US)
None

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In House Counsel Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Epic
    Epic225
  • Fehr & Peers
    Fehr & Peers2
  • Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL)
    Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL)1
  • Colas
    Colas1
  • Colas USA
    Colas USA1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services227
  • Technology & Software226
  • Construction & Real Estate3
  • Consulting & Professional Services2
  • Investment & Asset Management1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in in house counsel jobs.

  • Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
  • Three or more years of experience in corporate, commercial, or regulatory law
  • Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts independently
  • Experience advising business clients or internal stakeholders on legal risk
  • Familiarity with compliance programs, data privacy regulations, or industry-specific regulatory requirements
  • Strong written and oral communication skills for non-legal audiences and executive teams

Tips for Your In House Counsel Job Search

Tailor your resume to business context

In-house hiring teams want to see how your legal work moved a business outcome, not just what you filed or negotiated. Rewrite your bullet points to show the commercial result, the deal size, or the risk you helped the company avoid.

Highlight your practice area depth early

Most in house counsel postings are written around a specific gap, whether that's data privacy, commercial contracts, or employment. Put your core specialty in your headline and the first line of your summary so screeners don't have to hunt for it.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists in house counsel openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a contract redline for interviews

Many in-house interviews include a practical exercise where you review and redline a sample commercial agreement. Practicing this on a standard NDA or MSA before your interview sharpens your instincts and shows business-minded legal judgment, not just technical ability.

Know the company's regulatory landscape cold

Research the industry-specific rules the company operates under before any interview. If they're a public company, read recent SEC filings. If they're in healthcare, know their regulatory exposure. Hiring managers test whether you can hit the ground running, not just whether you can learn.

Negotiate title and scope, not just compensation

In-house offers often have more flexibility on reporting structure, team size, and scope of responsibility than on base salary. Clarify whether you'll have outside counsel management authority and board-level access before you sign, since those details shape your long-term career trajectory.

In House Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most in house counsels?

The companies hiring the most in house counsels right now include Epic, Fehr & Peers, and Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, New Jersey, and Hawaii, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is particularly active in technology, financial services, and healthcare, where legal teams are expanding to handle growing regulatory and transactional volume.

How many in house counsel jobs are remote?

About 3% of in house counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it a more flexible role than many other legal positions. Contract review, privacy compliance, and employment counseling roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while roles requiring frequent board interaction or on-site business partnership are more likely to require in-office presence.

How do you become an in house counsel?

You start by earning a Juris Doctor degree and passing the bar exam in your target state. Most candidates then spend several years at a law firm or in a government legal role to build a substantive practice area before transitioning in-house. Employers look for attorneys who can advise on business decisions independently, so developing strong commercial judgment alongside legal skills is essential before making the move.

Can you get an in house counsel job with little experience?

Entry-level in house counsel roles do exist, but they're competitive and typically require a bar license plus some demonstrated legal experience, even if it's from a clerkship or a short firm stint. Targeting smaller companies, startups, or industries where you have prior knowledge gives you the best shot. Showing that you understand the business side of legal work, not just the doctrine, matters more at the junior level than a long resume.

What does the in house counsel interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a substantive interview with the general counsel or a senior member of the legal team focused on your practice area and how you handle business clients. Many employers include a practical exercise such as reviewing a contract or drafting a short legal memo. Final rounds often involve meeting cross-functional partners in finance, HR, or product, since in-house attorneys work closely with those teams.

Where can I find and apply to in house counsel jobs?

You can find and apply to in house counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your practice area and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing. No intermediary step is required between finding a role and submitting your application.

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