General Counsel Jobs in Alaska

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.

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General Counsel

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 5 days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 5 days ago

REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school....

Careers At Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of AlaskaCurrent job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Associate General Counsel - Office of the President - Remote - Closing...

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  • Juneau, AK
  • 15 days ago
  • Juneau, AK
  • 15 days ago

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Associate General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 60+ days ago

Oversee outside counsel and litigation. Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel. Required (Minimum) Qualifications J.D from an accredited law school....

24-602.B - Associate General Counsel

  • Anchorage, AK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Anchorage, AK
  • 90+ days ago

This position will provide counsel and guidance to the company on various matters involving legal agreements, commercial transactions, general contracts, disputes, litigation management, due diligence...

Demographic Data for Alaska

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Alaska

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Alaska offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
High School or GED
1.1%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by General Counsels in Alaska
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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