General Counsel Jobs in Burbank, 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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Senior Counsel, Marketing (Based in SF, LA or NY)

  • Gap Inc.
  • West Hollywood, CA (7 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • moments ago
  • West Hollywood, CA (7 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • moments ago

About Gap Inc. At Gap Inc., we create culture as much as we create clothes. Our ambition is to become a high-performing house of iconic American brands that shape culture. Our portfolioOld Navy,...

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Senior Counsel - Aviation Liability

  • Goodwin Recruiting
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Counsel Responsibilities: Manage all phases of complex litigation, from responsive pleadings through trial preparation....

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Sr Counsel Patent Medicinal/ Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Thousand Oaks

  • MDHA
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 2 days ago

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans,...

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Auto General Liability Associate Counsel

  • The Travelers Companies
  • Tarzana, CA (13 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Tarzana, CA (13 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property...

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Assistant Chief Counsel - Attorney, Assistant C...

  • California Department of Transportation
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 3 days ago

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Attorney-Advisor (Tax) - Special Counsel (INTL)

  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Summary With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found...

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Assistant Chief Counsel

  • Department of Transportation
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 5 days ago

and Duties Under general direction of a Deputy Chief Counsel, the Assistant Chief Counsel is responsible for supervising a group of attorneys involved in a variety of litigation and other legal...

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Associate Counsel II - Employment Contract - (R...

  • Southern California Gas Company
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 5 days ago

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General Counsel- Entrepreneur Commercial Real Estate Developer

  • Sherman Oaks, CA (7 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Sherman Oaks, CA (7 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications/Experience Required: Commercial Real Estate clients in Commercial law Experience in Banking and Criminal law Experience in Employment & Labor Law Bankruptcy and Construction Law Environmental...

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Remote Associate counsel or highlevel paralegal

  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Firm looking for remote associate or remote paralegal for Southern California cases. Work involves: 1.Document review and organization 2.Drafting using our CLIO and Lexis Protege. 3. Drafting...

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Staff Counsel, LACERA (Benefits)

  • LACERA
  • Pasadena, CA (10 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (10 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Legal staff work in one of four sections: Litigation and Employment, Investments and Commercial Transactions, Benefits, and Disability....

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Associate General Counsel - Litigation

  • The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Attorneys Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those...

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Associate Counsel II - Employment Contract - (Regulatory)

  • SoCalGas
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (15 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 7 days ago

This position is an employment contract to last up to 12 months. About Us SoCalGas, the nations largest gas distribution utility, is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to...

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Deputy General Counsel, Technology Transactions

  • City of Hope
  • Duarte, CA (19 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Duarte, CA (19 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 11 days ago

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Deputy General Counsel, Labor & Employment

  • City of Hope
  • Duarte, CA (19 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Duarte, CA (19 miles from Burbank, CA)
  • 11 days ago

The Deputy General Counsel serves as a key legal leader within City of Hope's national system, advising on complex labor and employment matters across the organization....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Burbank, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Burbank, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.4%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
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 Burbank, 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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