General Counsel Jobs in Goodyear, 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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Associate General Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 9 days ago

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required. Undergraduate Engineering or Architectural degree preferred. Active bar membership required....

Legal Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 9 days ago

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

Executive Vice President & General Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 10 days ago

Executive Vice President & General Counsel Knight Transportation Phoenix, Arizona Are you interested in this job? Sign into your job seeker account to today!...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 11 days ago

laws and industry, particularly Anti-Kickback Statute, is strongly preferred **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Providing sound, practical judgment in the interpretation and application...

Senior Legal Counsel - Leasing & Property Management

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 11 days ago

Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody...

Executive VP General Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 11 days ago

Join Knight Transportation as our Executive Vice President & General Counsel On-site position based at our Corporate Headquarters in North Phoenix, Arizona What we offer: Competitive starting salary...

Associate General Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 11 days ago

ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL Job Location: Office of Director (OOD) Office of the General Counsel 1789 West Jefferson Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85007 www.azdes.gov Posting Details: Salary: $110,000 $125,000...

Assistant General Counsel - At-Home Solutions

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 15 days ago

The Assistant General Counsel - At-Home Solutions will be responsible for providing exceptional legal advice and guidance to Cardinal Health's At-Home Solutions (AHS) business clients, a leading home...

Associate General Counsel (Commercial and Strategic Matters)

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 15 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 15 days ago

Qualifications A bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor degree from a top tier American Bar Association accredited law school with demonstrated excellent academic performance....

Counsel/Sr. Counsel, NBCU News Group

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 16 days ago

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and...

Senior Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 22 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 22 days ago

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

Senior Counsel Corporate, Real Estate Transactions

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 25 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 25 days ago

_Senior Counsel - Corporate, Real Estate Transactions_** This position is a senior counsel role and will be part of Cardinal Health's corporate legal team focusing on real estate transactions....

Senior Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 27 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 27 days ago

This full-time position is based at Western Digital's office in Irvine, California, or San Jose, California and will report to the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, Contract Management Organization...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago

Location: 2721 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of America The U-Haul International, Inc. Legal Department seeks a skilled commercial litigator with more than five (5) years of...

Associate Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (19 miles from Goodyear, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago

Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Goodyear, AZ

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Goodyear, 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 Goodyear, 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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