General Counsel Jobs in Peoria, 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 (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, 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 (20 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ (20 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 1 day 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 (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, 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 (20 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ (20 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 5 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 (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, 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 (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, 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 (20 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ (20 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 9 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...

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

  • Tempe, AZ (22 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ (22 miles from Peoria, 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...

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

  • Tempe, AZ (22 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Tempe, AZ (22 miles from Peoria, 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...

Paralegal - Staff Counsel

  • Scottsdale, AZ (20 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ (20 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 28 days ago

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

Executive Vice President & General Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 28 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 - Leasing & Property Management

  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 29 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...

Associate General Counsel

  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 29 days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 29 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...

Associate General Counsel (Commercial and Strategic Matters)

  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 30+ 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 (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Phoenix, AZ (13 miles from Peoria, AZ)
  • 30+ days ago

integrity, accuracy and independence Monitor legal developments affecting the press and freedom of speech Partner with specialist lawyers across NBCUniversal's Legal Department, including on news-related litigation...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Peoria, AZ

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Peoria, 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 Peoria, 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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