corporate counsel

In-house legal advisor

Corporate counsel is an attorney employed by a company to handle its legal matters internally.

Unlike outside lawyers hired for specific cases, corporate counsel works as a permanent staff member, advising on contracts, compliance, employment issues, and litigation risk.

Also called in-house counsel or general counsel, though general counsel typically designates the head of a legal department.

legal departmentFirm's internal attorneys
advisoryNotice recommending action
board meetingFormal executive gathering
contract negotiationDiscussing terms before signing
litigationLegal dispute process

fiduciary duty · whistleblower protection · risk mitigation · discovery process · employment contracts · data privacy laws · trial preparation · bylaws · compliance · internal audits · nondisclosure agreement · mediation · indemnification · arbitration · drafting · due diligence · antitrust · risk assessment

corporate counsel

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