In-house counsel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-001832",
  "term": "In-house counsel",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "An attorney or team of attorneys employed directly by a corporation, including an insurance company, to provide legal advice and services exclusively for that organization. They handle a company's day-to-day legal matters, such as contract review, compliance, litigation management, and risk assessment, as salaried employees. This contrasts with outside counsel, who are attorneys in private practice hired on a case-by-case or retainer basis.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/in-house-counsel/"
}