General Counsel Jobs in Perris, 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....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel will manage multi-faceted litigation, and at times serve as primary litigation/arbitration counsel for the client....

Associate Counsel

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 17 days 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 in...

Vice President of Legal Affairs- Corporate & Securities

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 25 days ago

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

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

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 30+ 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...

Management Analyst III - General Counsel Office

  • San Bernardino, CA (22 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA (22 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Provides specialized administrative and legal support to the Office of General Counsel; assists legal staff with a variety of confidential and sensitive legal matters....

Associate General Counsel

  • Temecula, CA (22 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Temecula, CA (22 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Must possess Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school....

Senior Counsel

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

public (federal, state and local municipalities) contracting and projects Familiarity with employment matters involving FLSA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and employment contract principles Familiarity with litigation...

Senior Counsel, Corporate

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Juris Doctor Degree; member in good standing of a state bar (CA preferred). CIPP certification a plus. Excellent and proven analytical, contract interpretation and negotiation skills....

Vice President, Head of Legal Operations

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Experience supporting or working directly with General Counsel and C-level executives. $215,000 - $240,000 represents the presently anticipated base compensation pay range for this position at Link....

Associate General Counsel

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school....

(USA) Senior Counsel

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

As Senior Counsel, you will report to VIZIO's Associate General Counsel, Platform+ and will be working closely with other attorneys supporting VIZIO's Platform+ business....

Senior Counsel, Transactions

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 60+ 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...

Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law

  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (24 miles from Perris, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Successful candidates will have: Require a Juris Doctor degree, admission to a state bar, and 7 years' experience in employment law, preferably in a combination of large law firm experience and in-house...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Perris, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Perris, 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 Perris, 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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