In House Counsel Jobs in California

In House Counsel jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, entertainment, venture capital, and life sciences, with openings at every level from junior associate through general counsel. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where companies like Apple, Netflix, and Gilead Sciences maintain substantial in-house legal teams. The most in-demand specialties include corporate transactions, intellectual property, privacy and data security, and employment law. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles5+
Top employerFehr & Peers
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring5
Work type60% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Mochi Health
Junior In-House Counsel
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Mochi Health
Added 6d ago
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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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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Eva Care Group
In-House Attorney
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Eva Care Group
Added 1mo ago
In-House Attorney
Eva Care Group
Los Angeles, California
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
$140k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Epic
Senior In-House Litigation Attorney
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Epic
Added 5mo ago
Senior In-House Litigation Attorney
Epic
Santa Rosa, California
Legal Counsel
Compliance & Legal
On-Site
Doctorate

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In House Counsel Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
1 jobs
Roseville
1 jobs
San Francisco
1 jobs
Santa Rosa
1 jobs
Walnut Creek
1 jobs

In House Counsel Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Fehr & Peers
    Fehr & Peers2
  • Epic
    Epic1
  • Eva Care
    Eva Care1
  • Mochi Health
    Mochi Health1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services2
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2
  • Technology & Software1

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Active membership in the State Bar of California required to practice law
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required
  • Prior experience in corporate, technology, or employment law strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to advise senior leadership and cross-functional business teams
  • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, licensing, or partnership agreements
  • Strong familiarity with California employment law, CCPA compliance, or regulatory frameworks

In House Counsel Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a in house counsel in California?

You must earn a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and pass the California Bar Examination, administered by the State Bar of California, before practicing as in house counsel in the state. After passing the bar you apply for admission and meet the State Bar's character and fitness requirements. Most in-house roles also expect prior experience in private practice or a previous in-house position in a relevant specialty such as corporate law, intellectual property, or employment.

How much do in house counsels make in California?

In house counsels in California earn a median of about $195,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $97,950 for the lowest 10% to over $369,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire in house counsels in California?

Employers hiring in house counsels in California right now include Fehr & Peers, Epic, and Eva Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, entertainment studios, and life sciences companies makes it one of the deepest in-house legal markets in the country.

Which California cities have the most in house counsel jobs?

Los Angeles, Roseville, and San Francisco have the most in house counsel openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of the entertainment, media, and real estate industries headquartered there, San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area draw heavily from technology and venture-backed companies, and San Diego reflects demand from a dense cluster of biotech and life sciences employers.

Are there remote in house counsel jobs in California?

Yes, and more than many legal roles, because in house counsel work is largely desk-based and well suited to distributed collaboration. About 40% of in house counsel openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how broadly California employers have adopted flexible arrangements since the pandemic. Contract review, compliance advisory, and privacy work tend to be the most remote-friendly functions within in-house teams.

How can I get hired as a in house counsel in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is joining a California employer as a junior or associate attorney through a new-graduate hiring program, then transitioning in-house after building foundational practice experience. Large California technology companies, entertainment studios, and health systems often bring in junior legal staff through structured associate programs or clerkship pipelines. Adjacent roles such as legal operations analyst, contracts administrator, or compliance specialist are common lateral entry points that allow candidates to build internal credibility before moving into a full counsel title. Admission to the State Bar of California is the essential credential that makes any of these paths available.

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

You can find and apply to in house counsel jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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