General Counsel Jobs in Arkansas

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 Investigations - R0398989-4330

  • Springdale, AR
  • 17 hours ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 17 hours ago

Education: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school....

Assistant General Counsel (Employment) - JR108761_0-7698

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 17 hours ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 17 hours ago

Assistant General Counsel (Employment) - JR108761_0-7698 at Stride, Inc. in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Job Description Job Description SUMMARY: The Assistant General Counsel (Employment) is...

Senior Counsel Investigations

  • Springdale, AR
  • 3 days ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 3 days ago

Education: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school....

Position Summary... We are seeking an experienced, business-oriented Senior Counsel to join Digital Citizenship's Data and Technology legal team, with a dedicated focus on generative AI (GenAI)...

Senior Counsel, Privacy and Consumer Services (Digital Citizenship)

  • Springdale, AR
  • 4 days ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on privacy, data protection, and/or consumer protection...

Senior Counsel (Commercial Litigation)

  • Farmington, AR
  • 4 days ago
  • Farmington, AR
  • 4 days ago

... This position is responsible for leading litigation strategy for a docket of commercial litigation and arbitration. These matters will focus primarily on disputes involving real estate,...

Senior Counsel, Privacy and Consumer Services (Dig...

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 4 days ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on privacy, data protection, and/or consumer protection...

Senior Counsel, Privacy Generative AI (GenAI) an...

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 5 days ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 5 days ago

... We are seeking an experienced, business-oriented Senior Counsel to join Digital Citizenships Data and Technology legal team, with a dedicated focus on generative AI (GenAI) and biometric...

Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 8 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 8 days ago

**The Role** Reporting to the VP/Deputy General Counsel, this role will serve as a primary legal contact for the Treasury department....

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Legal Counsel

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 8 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 8 days ago

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

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 10 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 10 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 Counsel, Tech and Data Regulatory, Walmart Entities

  • Greenland, AR
  • 11 days ago
  • Greenland, AR
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications: Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction....

Sr Counsel

  • Rogers, AR
  • 12 days ago
  • Rogers, AR
  • 12 days ago

Schedule: FT Job Type: Hybrid Salary Type: Salary About the Role Uber Freight is seeking a Sr. Counsel to join our Legal team to focus on negotiating commercial agreements. We are looking for an...

Assistant General Counsel - At-Home Solutions

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 14 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 14 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...

Senior Counsel - Real Estate COE

  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 17 days ago
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • 17 days ago

... Imagine a position that allows you to apply your trusted legal expertise while working alongside the world As largest retailer. Imagine an opportunity where your knowledge takes you beyond the...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Arkansas

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Arkansas 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 Arkansas
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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