General Counsel Jobs in Laguna Niguel, 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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Associate General Counsel - Real Estate

  • Lennar
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 16 hours ago

Director, Associate General Counsel - Real Estate We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners...

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Auto General Liability Associate Counsel

  • The Travelers Companies
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, 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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Legal Counsel, IP Transactions

  • Anduril Industries
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 4 days ago

with U.S. government IP and data rights frameworks (e.g., FAR/DFARS data rights clauses, technical data and software rights, SBIR data rights, CRADAs and OTAs) Experience with a variety of complex commercial...

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Assistant General Counsel - Real Estate

  • Lennar Corp.,
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Director, Assistant General Counsel We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities...

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Legal Counsel, Air Defense & Counter Intrusion

  • Anduril Industries
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business...

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Legal Counsel, Connected Warfare

  • Anduril Industries
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business...

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Chief Legal Officer

  • Jackson Lewis
  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.'s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects...

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Deputy General Counsel, Technology Transactions

  • City of Hope
  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 11 days ago

The Deputy General Counsel, Technology Transactions serves as a key member of the City of Hope legal team, providing strategic legal guidance across a wide range of cutting-edge intellectual property...

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Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

  • EY
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

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Associate General Counsel - Partnerships and Commercial

  • Rivian
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Role Summary As Associate General Counsel, Partnerships and Commercial, you will serve as a strategic legal lead for Rivian's most ambitious technology and mobility initiatives....

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Associate General Counsel

  • AbbVie, Inc
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 18 days ago

As an Associate General Counsel, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, guiding high-impact decisions across complex operational and commercial environments....

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Senior Counsel, Technology and Managed Services

  • EY
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

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Senior Counsel, M&A

  • Qcells
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 28 days ago

This position reports to the Assistant General Counsel....

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Sr. Legal Counsel

  • Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation
  • Cypress, CA (24 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cypress, CA (24 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

This position will assist the General Counsel in advising management and staff with respect to a wide variety of legal, regulatory, litigation and compliance issues applicable to YMFC-US and affiliate...

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Senior Legal Counsel, Supply Chain

  • Anduril Industries
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Laguna Niguel, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

A minimum of 10 years of experience as a lawyer with a strong focus on strategic supply chain, complex commercial transactions, and long-term partnership agreements....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Laguna Niguel, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Laguna Niguel, 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 Laguna Niguel, 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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