General Counsel Jobs in Sacramento, 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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Senior Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

and Duties Employees will be required to work in office at assigned HQ location as needed/required in alignment with current laws and executive orders. The successful candidate must reside in...

Chief Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

Managing the legal department which includes a Deputy General Counsel and a Confidential Executive Assistant. Performing other duties as assigned by the Chancellor....

Surveys Senior Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago

and Duties The Office of Plan Monitoring (OPM) is responsible for evaluating and ensuring health care service plan regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and network adequacy as related to...

Associate General Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago

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

Legal Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 days ago

law, drafting and negotiating national and cross-border agreements + Diversified in-house legal experience is an advantage....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 10 days ago

laws and industry, particularly Anti-Kickback Statute, is strongly preferred **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Providing sound, practical judgment in the interpretation and application...

Assistant Chief Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 11 days ago

and Duties *Position is pending DOF approval* The Independent Office of Audits and Investigations (IOAI) is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel....

Assistant General Counsel - At-Home Solutions

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 days ago

The Assistant General Counsel - At-Home Solutions will be responsible for providing exceptional legal advice and guidance to Cardinal Health's At-Home Solutions (AHS) business clients, a leading home...

General Counsel and Associate Executive Director

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 14 days ago

Broad Scope & Function This position provides a variety of legal and executive services and guidance supporting the Executive Director and all auxiliary departments in the operations of University...

Assistant Chief Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 17 days ago

and Duties Under the general direction of the Deputy Counsel and the Chief Counsel, the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC) provides management and supervision to a team of experienced attorneys,...

Senior Staff Counsel for CEQA and Land Use

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 22 days ago

and Duties Under the general direction of LCIs Chief Counsel the Attorney IV (Senior Staff Counsel for CEQA and Land Use) will independently perform work involving novel issues and emerging areas...

Senior Staff Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 24 days ago

and Duties Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel and an Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III will perform a range of complex duties in connection with legal issues raised by the...

Senior Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 24 days ago

This full-time position is based at Western Digital's office in Irvine, California, or San Jose, California and will report to the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, Contract Management Organization...

Senior Counsel Corporate, Real Estate Transactions

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 24 days ago

_Senior Counsel - Corporate, Real Estate Transactions_** This position is a senior counsel role and will be part of Cardinal Health's corporate legal team focusing on real estate transactions....

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 27 days ago

Job Description and Duties Are you an ambitious individual with a passion for making a difference in Workers' Compensation law? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Sacramento, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento, 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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