Correctional house counsel refers to the lawyer who works full-time in a correctional institution as its employee to provide legal advice on correctional operations on a daily basis. The house counsel assists corrections executives in the management of litigation matters; compliance with court orders; the formulation of case strategy; and the development of rules, regulations, and grievance systems. A key responsibility for house counsel, however, is to provide a proactive, preventive strategy in the operations of correctional agencies. In discussing the house counsel's role, this article focuses on the confrontations or contradictions between or among certain variables in the correctional system, based on legal, social, political, and economic factors. The impact of correctional house counsel on prison operations and legal procedures, as well as the office's development trend, are also discussed. In addition to a review of previous studies in the field, combined with relevant statistics and records, this study also refers to certain statements and opinions derived from interviews with correctional house counsel, legal advisors, and correctional officers. 10 notes and a 6-item bibliography