General Counsel Jobs in Diamond Bar, 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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Appellate Attorney (Counsel or Senior Counsel) a California Offices

  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 18 hours ago

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, youa ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and...

Associate Counsel

  • Irvine, CA (17 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (17 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Education/Certification -Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school -Admitted to California State Bar Overall Experience -5-7 years top-tier law firm or in-house experience preferred -Experience...

Vice President, Assistant General Counsel ($224,100.00 - $289,500.00)

  • Irvine, CA (17 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (17 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary: The Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Retail will be responsible for drafting and negotiating lease agreements and handle related matters for the Retail Division of the...

Senior Counsel, Transactions

  • East Irvine, CA (22 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • East Irvine, CA (22 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 5 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...

Associate General Counsel California Institute of Technology

  • Pasadena, CA (21 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (21 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel....

General Counsel (Los Angeles) (909-SLS)

  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Our client, a fast growing publicly traded technology company, has exclusively retained Solutus to assist in hiring an intelligent, self-motivated, energetic, and collaborative General Counsel to help...

Staff Counsel/Legal Services Co-Director

  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (22 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 7 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...

Senior Counsel

  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 7 days ago

We partner with Snap team members on a wide array of matters, including privacy, product, law enforcement, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, policy...

Legal Counsel

  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (12 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 7 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...

Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property

  • Irvine, CA (17 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (17 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Vice President of Legal Affairs- Corporate & Securities

  • Irvine, CA (17 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (17 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 8 days ago

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

Legal - Junior Staff Counsel

  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 12 days ago

Along with the Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel, the Junior Staff Counsel serves as the internal legal counsel to Crystal Stairs, representing the non-profit corporation in the areas of labor...

Associate General Counsel

  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required. Undergraduate Engineering or Architectural degree preferred. Active bar membership required....

Senior Counsel - Commercial

  • Norwalk, CA (15 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Norwalk, CA (15 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 13 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 - Automotive Product Liability and Warranty Litigation

  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from Diamond Bar, CA)
  • 14 days ago

Clyde & Co has an opportunity for a Counsel-level litigator to join our automotive product liability and warranty litigation practice. We are looking for bright litigators familiar with the...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Diamond Bar, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Diamond Bar, 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 Diamond Bar, 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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