General Counsel Jobs in Malibu, 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....

Sr Counsel II

  • Santa Monica, CA (12 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (12 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Were here for one reason and one reason only to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. Weve made incredible...

Head of Legal

  • Culver City, CA (17 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Culver City, CA (17 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 11 days ago

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate law, experience with labor and employment matters, and a proven track record of success in a fast-paced environment....

Senior Counsel Patent Law, Medicinal/Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Thousand Oaks, CA (15 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA (15 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 27 days ago

to prioritize workflow, to meet demanding deadlines, and to manage multi-dimensional projects in a fast-paced environment Experience in U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation...

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Associate Counsel [Beverly Hills]

  • Beverly Hills, CA (17 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 27 days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (17 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 27 days ago

Assist booking and management team with pre-litigation dispute resolution efforts. WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING J.D. from accredited law school and state bar membership in good standing....

Sr. Counsel, Intellectual Property

  • Hawthorne, CA (22 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA (22 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 28 days ago

competitive patent, trademark and trade secret assets and impact on desired business outcomes Manage global prosecution of trademarks and patents Identify and address infringement globally, including litigation...

Senior Counsel Intellectual Property Litigation

  • Thousand Oaks, CA (15 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA (15 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property & Litigation Live What you will do Lets do this. Lets change the world....

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Counsel/Sr. Counsel, NBCU News Group

  • Universal City, CA (21 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Universal City, CA (21 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

integrity, accuracy and independence Monitor legal developments affecting the press and freedom of speech Partner with specialist lawyers across NBCUniversal's Legal Department, including on news-related litigation...

Senior Counsel - Biotech Patent Law

  • Thousand Oaks, CA (15 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA (15 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

therapeutics Experience conducting IP due diligence and reviewing IP provisions in collaboration and licensing agreements Experience in U.S. and/or foreign adversarial proceedings (such as patent litigation...

Senior Counsel Corporate Litigation

  • Thousand Oaks, CA (15 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Thousand Oaks, CA (15 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

minimize risk and ideally avoid litigation....

Sr Counsel - Corporate Securities

  • El Segundo, CA (19 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • El Segundo, CA (19 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

functions (e.g., Treasury, Investor Relations, Financial Reporting, and Internal Audit) What Were Looking For:  Juris Doctor degree with strong academic history from an ABA-accredited law school required...

Sr. Counsel, Product Compliance

  • Beverly Hills, CA (17 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA (17 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Back to jobs New Sr. Counsel, Product Compliance Beverly Hills, California, United States Apply WHY JOIN ALO? Mindful movement. It's at the core of why we do what we do at Alo-it's our calling....

Legal Counsel

  • Santa Monica, CA (12 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Monica, CA (12 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

The Legal Counsel is a confident and forward-thinking attorney who can provide practical legal advice concerning all aspects of Red Bulls marketing activities in the United States. You will review...

General Counsel

  • West Hills, CA (13 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • West Hills, CA (13 miles from Malibu, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview The VP / General Counsel will lead Electro Rent legal team and will handle transactional work, corporate governance, intellectual property, compliance, and litigation....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Malibu, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Malibu, 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 Malibu, 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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