In-house legal services
In-house legal services are legal services delivered to an organization by lawyers it employs, rather than by an outside law firm. They typically cover contract work, regulatory compliance, employment matters, corporate records and managing disputes. Legal advice given by in-house lawyers in their legal capacity is protected by solicitor-client privilege.
How BC law treats it
In-house lawyers practising in BC must be members of the Law Society of British Columbia and are bound by the Code of Professional Conduct for British Columbia, including duties of competence and confidentiality.
What it means for your business
In-house legal services can make day-to-day legal support faster and more predictable for a BC business.
Risks and common mistakes
A small in-house team may lack expertise in specialized areas such as tax, securities or litigation, so missing outside advice can be costly.
For the full explanation, see our entry on In-house counsel.
General information about British Columbia and Canadian law, current to October 2026. It is not legal advice.
