General Counsel Jobs in Chandler, AZ

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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Legal Counsel

  • Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 2 days ago

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purposeto stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we...

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Unit Chief Counsel

  • State of Arizona
  • Mesa, AZ (8 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Mesa, AZ (8 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 3 days ago

ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW) UNIT CHIEF COUNSEL Job Location: Address: 120 West 1st Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85210 Posting Details: Salary: $120,000 - $126,000 Grade: 01 Closing Date: Open Until Filled...

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Attorney-Advisor (Tax) - Special Counsel (INTL)

  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 4 days ago

Summary With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found...

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Senior Counsel, Employment

  • Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 4 days ago

Handle special projects assigned by the General Counsel....

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Legal Counsel, Parental Rights

  • Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 4 days ago

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purposeto stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we...

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Senior Counsel

  • Alliance Defending Freedom
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 4 days ago

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purposeto stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we...

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Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property

  • Carvana
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 10 days ago

Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property About Carvana At Carvana, we're changing the way people buy and sell cars. With an ambitious vision and a fundamentally different approach designed to be fun,...

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Senior Legal Counsel, Global Legal Services

  • Workday
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 11 days ago

Your work days are brighter here. We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for...

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Assoc General Counsel II - Employment Policy and Compliance

  • Edward Jones
  • Tempe, AZ (6 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ (6 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 11 days ago

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 27-Jan-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. About-Us Join a financial services firm where your...

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Administrative General Counsel

  • State of Arizona
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 11 days ago

Counsel....

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Legal Counsel

  • careers cecinc
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 12 days ago

Overview Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking an attorney located in our Phoenix, Arizona office to assist with and facilitate the continued growth and expansion of our...

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Assistant General Counsel (Regional Counsel) Phoenix, AZ, USA

  • USAA
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 13 days ago

Assistant General Counsel (Regional Counsel) Why USAA?...

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Chief Legal Officer

  • Plexus Worldwide
  • Scottsdale, AZ (13 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ (13 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 13 days ago

Chief Legal Officer Plexus Worldwide - 4.1 Scottsdale, AZ Job Details 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Doctor of Law (JD) Team development Cross-functional...

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Paralegal - AZ - Office of the General Counsel

  • Midwestern University
  • Glendale, AZ (23 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Glendale, AZ (23 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 14 days ago

This position will report to the Vice President and General Counsel. The Paralegal serves as a key legal partner within the Office of the General Counsel and is expected to be highly skilled....

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Associate General Counsel - Commercial Contracting

  • Array Technologies
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (14 miles from Chandler, AZ)
  • 15 days ago

Associate General Counsel - Commercial Contracting Job Summary: As the Associate General Counsel, we are looking for a senior lawyer that has significant commercial contracting experience with drafting...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Chandler, AZ

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Chandler, AZ offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.4%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
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 Chandler, AZ
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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