General Counsel Jobs in Fountain Hills, 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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Senior Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 7 hours ago

. + Partner with cross-functional teams + Solve issues related to complex commercial transactions + Be an independent worker and thought leader **What You Will Bring:** + 12+ years of experience in...

Associate General Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 1 day ago

The Associate General Counsel works closely with the General Counsel and Senior Leadership to provide enterprise legal support in areas including, but not limited to: credit union operations; banking...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Scottsdale, AZ (10 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ (10 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 2 days ago

Counsel to align legal strategies with business goals Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school; active bar membership and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction...

EEO Special Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 3 days ago

Requirements Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must reside in, remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of employment....

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VP, Assistant General Counsel, Labor, Employment & EHS

  • Scottsdale, AZ (10 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ (10 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 6 days ago

Job Type: Full- Time / Exempt About the Role: We're looking for a driven, business-oriented legal leader to serve as our Assistant General Counsel (AGC), Labor, Employment & EHS....

Head of Legal with MooveAV

  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 6 days ago

law expertise Strong debt and equity financing experience Experience in a senior inhouse counsel role leading and managing a team of lawyers Experience in managing complex transactions and projects...

Associate General Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 8 days ago

The Associate General Counsel will provide expert legal counsel to Banner Health relating to a variety of corporate matters....

Sr. Counsel - Digital Wallet and Payments

  • Scottsdale, AZ (10 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ (10 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 10 days ago

At Early Warning, weve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we...

Senior Counsel, Biopharma Solutions & Strategic Sourcing

  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 14 days ago

. + When the business engages in litigation, serves as a primary liaison and expert on the business in support of the Litigation team. + Advises business unit leaders on terms, risks and due diligence...

Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory

  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 14 days ago

**_Job Summary_** The Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory will be responsible for advising on matters pertaining to laws governing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); other ingredient, additive...

Wealth Management and Broker Dealer Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

  • Tempe, AZ (16 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ (16 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 14 days ago

NY $199,500.00-$275,000.00; Chicago,IL $183,350.00-$242,000.00; Jersey City,NJ $199,500.00-$275,000.00 As a Wealth Management Financial Products and Regulatory Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General...

Assistant General Counsel (Employment) - JR108761_1-7698

  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 15 days ago

The Assistant General Counsel (Employment) has a strong corporate employment litigation and advisory background....

Insurance and Wealth Management Attorney - Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel

  • Tempe, AZ (16 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ (16 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 20 days ago

As Insurance Attorney: Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel within our Wealth Management Legal team, you will provide critical leadership on legal guidance related to annuities, life insurance...

Legal Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (21 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 27 days ago

law, drafting and negotiating national and cross-border agreements + Diversified in-house legal experience is an advantage....

Paralegal - Staff Counsel

  • Scottsdale, AZ (10 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ (10 miles from Fountain Hills, AZ)
  • 28 days ago

Provides litigation support for attorneys in the Staff Counsel operation....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Fountain Hills, AZ

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Fountain Hills, AZ offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.5%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
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 Fountain Hills, 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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