Simple English definitions for legal terms
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House counsel refers to a lawyer who works for a company and takes care of its legal matters. They represent the company in legal cases and are paid a salary by the company.
House counsel, also known as in-house counsel, inside counsel, or corporate counsel, is a lawyer who works for a company and manages its legal affairs. They represent the company in legal proceedings and receive a full-time salary from the company.
These examples illustrate how a company can have its own legal team to handle legal matters instead of hiring outside lawyers. House counsel can provide legal advice to the company's executives, draft and review contracts, and represent the company in court.