General Counsel Jobs in La Verne, 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....

Associate General Counsel California Institute of Technology

  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 18 days ago

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

Legal Counsel

  • Anaheim, CA (23 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (23 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 20 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...

Senior Counsel - Commercial

  • Norwalk, CA (24 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Norwalk, CA (24 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 26 days ago

agreements Desire to solve complex client problems legally, ethically and compliantly Prior experience as an attorney in house, at a law firm, or in service to the government in any of the following areas: litigation...

Associate General Counsel

  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Caltech's Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an experienced and highly versatile attorney to advise Caltech on a wide range of government contract issues as well as other sophisticated legal...

FVP, Asst General Counsel Intellectual property (IP)

  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (22 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

finance industry a plus This position may be based in Texas, Pasadena, or Westlake and requires a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school....

Senior Counsel

  • Brea, CA (17 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Brea, CA (17 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Senior Counsel for Beckman Coulter will join an inclusive and service-oriented team of attorneys and legal professionals and will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Transactions....

Workers' Compensation Associate Counsel

  • Diamond Bar, CA (11 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (11 miles from La Verne, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

As an Associate Counsel with Travelers you'll be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to develop your legal expertise and litigation skills working under...

University General Counsel

  • La Verne, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • La Verne, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Manages the Office of General Counsel....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in La Verne, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in La Verne, 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 La Verne, 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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