General Counsel Jobs
A General Counsel, also known as Chief Legal Officer, is the main lawyer that provides legal advice and services to an organization. They oversee and manage all the legal affairs of an organization, which includes setting internal governance policies and managing the impact of external factors. A General Counsel is responsible for business transactions, negotiating and writing contracts, analyzing legal issues related to proposed products, and guiding management on legal matters and issues. They ensure the organization's legality of commercial transactions and operations.
Essential skills for a General Counsel include strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the business strategy. They should have the ability to communicate complex matters in clear and understandable terms. A law degree and admission to practice law in their jurisdiction are required. Further, they should have substantial legal experience, ideally in a corporate environment. A person may have roles such as an Associate Lawyer, Senior Legal Counsel, or Partner at a law firm before becoming a General Counsel.
STATUS: Full-time, Regular / Exempt SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctor Law Degree and license with the SC Bar required. Demonstrated team leadership and management experience....
Legal Director, Youth Justice Program (Hybrid)
- Legal Aid Justice Center
- Falls Church, VA
- 1 day ago
- Legal Aid Justice Center
- Falls Church, VA
- 1 day ago
Together we are dismantling those systems through a combination of community organizing, litigation, policy advocacy, public relations, and individual legal services....
Our growing personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced and fearless General Counsel to manage all legal matters beyond daily operations....
- Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- Marion, IL
- 7 days ago
- Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- Marion, IL
- 7 days ago
Job Requisition ID: 45460 Agency : Department of Children and Family Services Title: Public Service Administrator Option 8L (Senior Regional Counsel) Closing Date/Time: 05/19/2025 Supervisor:...
- Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- Aurora, IL
- 8 days ago
- Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- Aurora, IL
- 8 days ago
Job Requisition ID: 45612 Agency : Department of Children and Family Services Title: Public Service Administrator Option 8L (Senior Regional Counsel) Closing Date/Time: 05/19/2025 Supervisor:...
Special Assistant General Counsel
- Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- Chicago, IL
- 8 days ago
- Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
- Chicago, IL
- 8 days ago
Job Requisition ID: 46558 Agency : Department of Children and Family Services Title: Public Service Administrator Option 8L (Special Assistant to General Counsel) Closing Date/Time: 05/19/2025 Supervisor...
model to achieve the Centers' strategic litigation goals....
Director of Fair Housing (Hybrid)
- Communities Resist
- Brooklyn, NY
- 11 days ago
- Communities Resist
- Brooklyn, NY
- 11 days ago
Excellent legal writing, litigation and advocacy skills. Excellent interpersonal skills....
- Castle & Cooke Hawaii
- Honolulu, HI
- 13 days ago
- Castle & Cooke Hawaii
- Honolulu, HI
- 13 days ago
Litigation experience is preferred. This is an onsite, full-time, exempt position. Some travel and after-hours work may occasionally be required....
Staff Counsel, Exempt Organizations (Hybrid)
- Arabella Advisors
- Washington, DC
- 14 days ago
- Arabella Advisors
- Washington, DC
- 14 days ago
Experience in general corporate law, non-501(c)(3) organizations (e.g. 501(c)(4)s, 501(c)(6)s) or lobbying/advocacy rules is a plus. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail....
free on-site fitness rooms Employee Assistance Program Employee Resource Groups Personal and professional development program Job Summary Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Director, Associate General...
At Disney, were storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our...
Assistant Deputy General Counsel, Commercial Services
- Philadelphia, PA
- 13 days ago
- Philadelphia, PA
- 13 days ago
Education Juris Doctor Relevant Work Experience 15 Years +...
Develop and maintain strong client relationships and an understanding of Hub Groups businesses Qualifications & Experiences: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active member in good...
a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers....
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- Legal Document Preparation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation
- Subpoenas
- Antitrust Law
- Technology Transactions
- Education Law
- Healthcare Law
- Pre-litigation
- Administrative Law
- Commercial Law
- Securities Law
- Client Counseling
- Software Licensing
- Commercial Transactions
- Immigration Law
- Corporate Law
- Joint Ventures
- Commercial Contracts
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Employment Law
- Litigation Management
- LexisNexis
- Contract Law
- Arbitration
- Corporate Governance
- Internal Investigations
- Legal Research & Writing
- Securities
- Data Privacy
- Juris Doctor
- Legal Analysis
- Dispute Resolution
- Legal Compliance
- Intellectual Property Law
- Drafting
- Due Diligence
- Associates
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Claims
- Resolution
- Real Estate
- Acquisitions
- Counseling
- Risk Management
- Strategy Development
- Finance
- Military Background
- Prioritizing
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Investigation
- Negotiation
- Flexibility
- Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Reporting
- Regulations
- Policy Development
- Sales
- Problem Solving
- Research Skills
- Teamwork
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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