Corporate Counsel
/ˈkɔːr.pɚ.ət ˈkaʊn.səl/
Definitions
- (n.) An attorney employed by a corporation to provide legal advice and services exclusively to that corporation.
The corporate counsel advised the board on compliance issues.
- (n.) The office or department within a corporation responsible for managing its legal affairs.
The corporate counsel reviewed all contracts before execution.
Forms
- corporate counsels
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Commentary
"Corporate counsel" denotes both the individual lawyer and the legal function inside a corporation; context typically clarifies usage.
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