Legal Definitions - in-house counsel

In-house counsel is a lawyer who works for a company and handles its legal matters. They represent the company in legal cases and receive a salary from the company.

• ABC Corporation has an in-house counsel who advises the company on legal issues and represents them in court.
• XYZ Inc. hired an in-house counsel to handle their legal affairs instead of outsourcing to a law firm.

These examples illustrate how in-house counsel work for a specific company and are responsible for handling all legal matters related to that company. They provide legal advice and representation to the company in various legal proceedings.