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In-House Counsel & Bar Fees

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 12:53 pm
by abitaman6363
I'm moving to a new state for an in-house counsel position. The company has ~75 employees but no in-house legal function to date.

Registration for out-of-state in house counsel is $600+. Registration is another $200. There are likely other costs I'm not yet accounting for.

Is it market for a company to pay for the aforementioned bar fees—as well as annual state bar fees? I know the answer in BigLaw context but not for in-house counsel roles.

Re: In-House Counsel & Bar Fees

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 1:05 pm
by 1styearlateral
Yeah, it's a business expense and a requirement for you to perform your duties, similar to D&O insurance that covers you. I would ask either they pay directly or reimburse you.

Re: In-House Counsel & Bar Fees

Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 1:18 pm
by Elston Gunn
Yes