In-House Corporate Counsel

Opportunity Overview

Latitude Legal is recruiting for the position of In-House Corporate Counsel on behalf of its client, a fast-growing, publicly traded banking and technology company serving highly regulated industries. Located in Austin, Texas, this hybrid role offers a rare opportunity for transactional attorneys to transition out of the billable hour grind and step into a highly collaborative, lean legal department with a direct path for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

As a generalist Corporate Counsel, the selected candidate will enjoy broad ownership across the organization's legal functions. Primary duties include:

• Commercial Contracts: Drafting, reviewing, interpreting, revising, and negotiating a diverse range of technology and services agreements across various business units.
• M&A Support: Assisting with due diligence and transaction-related matters to support the company's rapid expansion.
• Advisory & Compliance: Providing day-to-day legal guidance on business risk, internal policies, compliance questions, and cross-functional projects.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Hold an active bar membership in good standing.
• Have at least 3+ years of transactional legal experience gained within a law firm or an in-house corporate legal department.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience drafting and negotiating commercial technology and services agreements.
• Exhibit a practical, business-minded approach to legal problem-solving.
• Prior exposure to M&A transactions or due diligence processes is considered a strong plus, though not strictly required.

Compensation and Work Structure

This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring 2 to 3 days per week in the Austin, TX office. The position offers:

• A competitive base salary range of $150,000 to $170,000 per annum.
• Bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Excellent long-term career upside and advancement opportunities as the legal team scales.

Application Details

Interested candidates can apply directly through the official job posting on LinkedIn. Latitude Legal maintains strict confidentiality and will not propose candidates to prospective clients without prior consent.