General Counsel Jobs in Buena Park, CA

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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Associate Staff Counsel

Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Staff Counsel

Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school....

Contract/Of Counsel Attorney

  • Newport Beach, CA (19 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (19 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 4 hours ago

We are looking for an attorney with at least 5 years civil litigation experience to work on an ongoing contract basis....

Assistant General Counsel - LAWA

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

The individual appointed to this position will assist the General Counsel in overseeing the Division and its work, including acting as General Counsel in that persons absence....

Associate General Counsel, Deals Costa Mesa, California, United States Apply Req ID: 3854

  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (12 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago

The Associate General Counsel will be expected to take responsibility for significant, material projects, which will have a meaningful impact on the company's business....

Associate General Counsel, Procurement - Remote

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago

template agreements and related negotiation support tools, such as playbooks and checklists + Develop and deliver training and support on current legal issues and developments + Manage and resolve pre-litigation...

Remote Work

Legal Counsel

  • Huntington Beach, CA (9 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (9 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Basic Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. 3+ years of legal experience, with a focus on government...

Senior Counsel - Corporate Mining

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The role involves advising on complex corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and industry-specific challenges....

Remote Work

Director, Legal Counsel

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Concrete understanding of contract and corporate law and business transactional principles....

General Counsel

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The Role Hadrian is seeking a mission-driven General Counsel to establish and lead our in-house Legal, Contracting, and Compliance function as we scale from a fast-moving Series C startup to a cornerstone...

Director, Legal Counsel - AXS

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Concrete understanding of contract and corporate law and business transactional principles....

Associate General Counsel, Monetization (Ads)

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Meta seeks highly motivated, curious, adaptive team players to serve as Lead Counsel or Associate General Counsel, Monetization (Ads)....

Senior Counsel

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 5 days ago

litigation files independently from start to finish Experience managing junior associates and/or litigation teams Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills What the Firm Offers: Competitive...

Senior Counsel, R&D Innovation Legal (Specialty, Aesthetics, and R&D Strategies)

  • East Irvine, CA (18 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • East Irvine, CA (18 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive...

Sr. Counsel, Commercial Legal, Strategic Partnerships

  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (16 miles from Buena Park, CA)
  • 9 days ago

About the Team The DoorDash legal team has built a strong reputation within the company for our confident, supportive approach to in-house legal counseling, always with a bias for action. Our...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Buena Park, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Buena Park, CA 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 Buena Park, CA
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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