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Legal Consultant jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in corporate law, energy regulation, real estate transactions, and healthcare compliance, with openings from junior associate consultants through senior advisors and practice leaders. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead hiring, anchored by employers like ExxonMobil, AT&T, and Dell Technologies, all of which maintain substantial in-house legal and compliance teams with consistent demand for consultants. Contract and regulatory advisory work tied to Texas's energy sector and tech corridor makes the state especially active for specialists in oil and gas law, IP licensing, and government compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Dallas Technology Audit & Advisory (Financial Services) Senior Consultant
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DALLAS
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JOB DESCRIPTION
You Belong Here
The Protiviti Career provides opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success. Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.
Where We Need You:
Protiviti is looking for a Technology Audit & Advisory Senior Consultant to join our growing Financial Services team.
Protiviti’s Financial Services practice is widely recognized as a leading provider of consulting services across the three lines of defense for financial institutions. We empower our clients to be more effective and efficient in a way that is risk-sensitive, regulatory compliant, well controlled, and enabled by leading technologies.
What You Can Expect:
As a Senior Consultant, you will be a mentor, trainer, and coach to Interns and Consultants as you facilitate the successful completion of project work plans. You’ll identify areas of risk and opportunities to increase efficiency. You’ll strengthen relationships and deepen your abilities to communicate, gain trust, and network with client personnel and professional associates. At the direction of Managers, you may accept responsibility for decision-making in areas including establishing project scope and work plans, project staffing, preparation of deliverables, and application of methodologies. By focusing on clients and engagements in the financial services industry, you’ll partner with highly regulated clients and deepen your understanding of financial services regulations.
At Protiviti, Technology Audit & Advisory focuses on:
- Helping clients better manage risks associated with their use of technology, protecting and enhancing enterprise value.
- Innovation: identifying solutions to client problems related to technology, helping them to rethink how technology processes are managed by incorporating AI and automation.
- Technology enablement: Incorporating analytics, AI, automation and other new tools and methods in the execution of audit work for our clients, enabling a deeper, broader, more efficient, and more insightful analysis of our clients’ technology risks.
- Staying current: We support a broad set of potential certifications and related trainings for our team, equipping our technology audit organization to stay at the forefront of emerging risks and trends.
Consultants in Technology Audit & Advisory work with clients to assess, identify risk, advise, and consult on different technology-related topics, including:
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Assurance
- Project Risk Advisory
- Technology Risk Management and Assessment
- IT General Controls (ITGC)
- AI and Data Governance
- Data Privacy
- Technology Regulations
- Enterprise Applications
- Technology Resilience
- IT Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
- Emerging Technologies
- 2nd Line Controls Governance
- Technology Enablement
What Will Help You Be Successful:
- You enjoy identifying areas of business and technology risk, and opportunities to improve efficiency, increase performance, and help clients better utilize all technologies.
- You are motivated to learn and interested in all things related to data and technology, including the latest trends and developments.
- You are passionate about building relationships with clients and providing clients with exceptional experiences.
- You have an inherent interest in project management and team leadership.
- You contribute to a positive team culture that fosters open communication among all engagement team members.
- You create development opportunities for others and ways for your team to improve our clients and communities.
- You have interest in working with a diverse portfolio of clients across the financial services industry.
Do Your Talents Include the Following?
- Experience with or understanding of:
- IT audit methodologies and developing necessary audit deliverables, including process flows, work programs, audit reports, and control summaries.
- Commonly used internal control frameworks, including COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS, ITIL, etc.
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance, in particular the technology implications and requirements.
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Financial services industry regulations.
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Exposure to and/or interest in:
- The latest trends and developments in data and technology, including high-growth topics of cybersecurity, cloud, data governance, privacy, analytics, enterprise applications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics etc.), disaster recovery, systems development methodologies etc.
- Analytics and technology enablement (automation, AI/ML etc.).
- Evaluating, summarizing, organizing, and interpreting data.
- Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network.
- Ability to translate and communicate technology topics and audit issues to client personnel, including executives.
- Supervisory experience of teams including mentoring, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate.
- Experience performing documentation of findings and summarizing recommendations.
- You are versed in leveraging AI to enhance personal productivity as well as internal audit and SOX activities, including planning, fieldwork and reporting.
Your Educational and Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or business-related field).
- 2+ years working in internal audit, consulting, assurance services, risk and control programs, or related field, either in professional services or within the financial services industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secondary emphasis on Visio and Access.
- Proficiency in PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, Python, and/or RPA Solutions a plus.
- Professional certification such as CIA, CRMA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or similar preferred.
Our Hybrid Workplace
Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements varies by client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
$90,000.00 - $134,000.00
Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
10%
The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.
$99,000.00 - $147,400.00
Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf.
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
- The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
- The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
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- Alvarez & Marsal8

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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in legal consultant jobs across Texas.
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required by most Texas employers
- Active Texas State Bar license or eligibility to sit for the Texas Bar Exam
- Three or more years of relevant legal experience in contracts, compliance, or advisory work
- Demonstrated expertise in a core Texas practice area such as energy, real estate, or healthcare law
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing advisory and documentation work
- Proficiency with legal research platforms and contract management software used in Texas firms
Legal Consultant Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a legal consultant in Texas?
Becoming a legal consultant in Texas typically requires a Juris Doctor degree and licensure through the State Bar of Texas, which administers the Texas Bar Examination and oversees attorney registration in the state. Candidates must pass the bar exam and complete the character and fitness review before practicing. Some consulting roles focused on compliance or policy do not require active licensure but strongly prefer candidates with a law degree and Texas legal experience.
Which companies hire legal consultants in Texas?
Employers hiring legal consultants in Texas right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Protiviti, and EisnerAmper, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major energy companies, and large hospital systems means in-house legal consultant demand is broad and persistent across industries.
Which Texas cities have the most legal consultant jobs?
Houston, Dallas, and Austin have the most legal consultant openings in Texas. Houston's dominance in energy and petrochemical industries drives strong demand for regulatory and contract specialists, while Dallas draws corporate and transactional work from the concentration of financial services and technology headquarters there, and Austin's rapid growth in tech and state government creates consistent need for IP and compliance consultants.
Are there remote legal consultant jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many professional fields, since legal consulting work is largely document-driven and advisory in nature. About 27% of legal consultant openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the role's compatibility with distributed work. Contract review, compliance advisory, and regulatory research positions are the most consistently remote, while roles requiring courtroom presence or on-site client counsel tend to remain in-person.
How can I get hired as a legal consultant in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a law clerk or junior associate role at a Texas firm or corporate legal department, where structured supervision provides the foundation for consulting work. Large Texas employers including hospital systems like HCA and energy companies like Chevron Phillips Chemical run compliance associate programs that welcome new law school graduates. Passing the Texas Bar Exam and gaining practical experience through law school clinics, externships with state agencies, or paralegal work in a related practice area strengthens early-career candidacy considerably.
Where can I find and apply to legal consultant jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to legal consultant jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across practice areas and experience levels. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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