General Counsel Jobs in Costa Mesa, 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.

1-15 of 34 Jobs

Senior Counsel, Transactions

  • East Irvine, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Irvine, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Associate General Counsel - Legal Compliance

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 2 days ago

Anduril's Legal Team seeks an Associate General Counsel, Compliance, focusing on cUAS, AI, and robotics regulatory issues....

Staff Counsel/Legal Services Co-Director

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 2 days ago

Very unique Full Time opportunity. Must have HEAVY State and Federal Civil Litigation experience, understanding of Unlawful Detainer Procedure and Bankruptcy a PLUS. Foreclosure Defense Experience...

Legal Counsel

  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 3 days ago

, as well as federal, state, and local laws Perform other duties and projects, as assigned by the General Counsel Skills Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school Admission to a state bar...

Contract/Of Counsel Attorney

  • Newport Beach, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (7 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

un Contract/Of Counsel Attorney compensation: Based on experience employment type: job title: Contract/Of Counsel Attorney We are a employment and personal injury law firm practicing throughout...

Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school....

Vice President of Legal Affairs- Corporate & Securities

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Qualifications: Juris Doctor Degree Minimum of five (5) years' experience and legal expertise in Securities, Finance, and Governance....

Associate Counsel, Commercial (Americas)

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 8 days ago

The Associate Counsel, Commercial AMER, position reports to the Associate General Counsel, Commercial, and does not have direct reports....

Senior Counsel - Commercial

  • Norwalk, CA (18 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Norwalk, CA (18 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description Summary The Senior Commercial Counsel provides ongoing legal advice and support to business leaders across the Supply Chain organization of GE Aerospace. The Legal Contract and...

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

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 11 days ago

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 to have a remarkable...

Legal Counsel, Supply Chain and Government Contracts Compliance

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 16 days ago

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a lawyer with a focus on supply chain, trade, or commercial law. 2+ years of experience with FAR/DFARS supply chain compliance and certifications (or UK, AUS, or...

Senior Counsel

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 19 days ago

About Us Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has consistently set the standard for clients needing more than just engineering services by blending scientific expertise with cutting-edge...

Employment Practices Liability- Staff Counsel

  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Orange, CA (8 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 22 days ago

The Hanover Insurance Company Staff Counsel organization is currently seeking an Employment Practices Liability attorney to join our dynamic and growing team. The Hanover offers a competitive...

Senior Counsel, Regulatory

  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (22 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 22 days ago

About the Team: Our legal team is small, nimble, and entrepreneurial. We support the foundations for success at scale across Relativity Space, and zealously partner with client teams as we develop...

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Senior Counsel, Privacy and Products

  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (10 miles from Costa Mesa, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Juris Doctor Degree; member in good standing of a state bar (CA preferred). CIPP certification a plus. Willingness to undertake substantial and diverse job responsibilities....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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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