Legal Director Jobs in Texas

Legal Director jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated in energy, technology, healthcare, and financial services sectors, with openings for candidates from newly promoted general counsel deputies through seasoned senior legal executives. Houston, Dallas, and Austin anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like ExxonMobil, AT&T, and Baylor Scott and White Health maintain large legal departments. Corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and litigation management are the most sought-after specialties across Texas listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles22
Top employerDigital Realty
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring7
Work type64% Hybrid
Top industryConstruction

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Capital One
Director, Assistant General Counsel - Financial Services Legal Team (Hybrid)
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Capital One
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Director, Assistant General Counsel - Financial Services Legal Team (Hybrid)
Capital One
Plano, Texas
Accounting
Business Operations
Hybrid
10,000+

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Wingstop
Director, Legal Operations
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Director, Legal Operations
Wingstop
Dallas, Texas
Data Science
Health Informatics
Healthcare Administration
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Saint Mary's University
Assistant Director of Law Student Affairs and Accessibility
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Saint Mary's University
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Assistant Director of Law Student Affairs and Accessibility
Saint Mary's University
San Antonio, Texas
Corporate Training
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Master's degree

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Charles Schwab
Director Legal Counsel: Investment Company Attorney
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Charles Schwab
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Director Legal Counsel: Investment Company Attorney
Charles Schwab
Westlake, Texas
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$140k - $280k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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UTHealth Houston
Director Healthcare Risk Management in Legal Affairs (RN required)
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UTHealth Houston
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Director Healthcare Risk Management in Legal Affairs (RN required)
UTHealth Houston
Houston, Texas
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
5,001-10,000

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Legal Director Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
5 jobs
Plano
4 jobs
Austin
4 jobs
Houston
3 jobs
Westlake
3 jobs
San Antonio
2 jobs
Coppell
1 job

Legal Director Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Digital Realty
Digital Realty4 open roles
Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab3 open roles
Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Technology & Software

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in legal director jobs across Texas.

  • Active Texas State Bar membership or eligibility for Texas bar admission required
  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required
  • Minimum of ten years of legal experience with progressive management responsibility
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing litigation, contracts, and regulatory compliance functions
  • Prior experience leading and developing in-house legal teams or outside counsel relationships
  • Strong knowledge of Texas business law, employment law, or industry-specific regulatory frameworks

Legal Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a legal director in Texas?

Becoming a legal director in Texas requires an active Texas law license, which means passing the Texas Bar Examination administered by the State Bar of Texas and satisfying its character and fitness requirements. Most legal directors hold a Juris Doctor and spend several years advancing through associate, senior counsel, or assistant general counsel roles before stepping into a director-level position. Experience in a specialized practice area relevant to the employer's industry, such as energy, healthcare, or technology, meaningfully accelerates the path.

How much do legal directors make in Texas?

Legal directors 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 legal directors in Texas?

Employers hiring legal directors in Texas right now include Digital Realty, Charles Schwab, and Samsung Electronics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major health systems, and energy companies means in-house legal director openings are consistently available across a range of industries and organization sizes.

Which Texas cities have the most legal director jobs?

Dallas, Plano, and Austin have the most legal director openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense concentration of energy, petrochemical, and international trade companies with substantial in-house legal needs, while Dallas draws heavily from financial services, technology, and corporate headquarters, and Austin's rapid growth in tech and life sciences has steadily increased demand for senior legal leadership.

Are there remote legal director jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles because legal directors typically need to be present for board meetings, executive consultations, and team oversight. About 82% of legal director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a market that accommodates flexibility without fully detaching the role from the office. Work that is most often done remotely includes contract review, policy drafting, and outside counsel coordination.

How can I get hired as a legal director in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is to secure an in-house counsel or assistant general counsel position at a large Texas employer and build toward a director role from within. Major Texas health systems like the University of Texas System and large energy companies often hire staff attorneys and senior attorneys who grow into leadership. Earning a Texas law license, developing expertise in a high-demand area like regulatory compliance or commercial contracts, and taking on supervision responsibilities in your current role are the credentials that make the transition most credible.

Where can I find and apply to legal director jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to legal director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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