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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Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employment

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 3 days ago

Legal experience with a focus on education law, labor and employment law, and/or nonprofit corporate law. Litigation experience and admission to California Federal District Courts preferred....

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago

and Duties Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel I, CEA, the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel performs the most sensitive and complex legal work consistently with favorable results,...

Assistant General Counsel Strategic Enterprise Sales

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago

**The Role** Reporting to the VP/Deputy General Counsel, this role is responsible for managing and handling legal support for one or more regions within Lumen's Strategic Enterprise sales channel....

Conflict Staff Counsel - California Correctional Peace Officers' Association (Sacramento) The California Correctional Peace Officers' Association, the labor union representing California's...

Staff Counsel - California Correctional Peace Officers' Association (Sacramento) Under the direction of the Supervising Counsel and Chief Counsel, provide legal counsel/representation to CCPOA...

Attorney Recruiting Assistant (Associate, Counsel, and Law Student Division)

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

Attorney Recruiting Assistant (Associate, Counsel, and Law Student Division) Location: Remote or Hybrid (Preference for candidates in the Pacific Time ZoneCalifornia, Oregon, or Washington);...

General Counsel, Public Employee's Retirement System

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 12 days ago

In addition, the General Counsel manages litigation matters including securities and investment-related cases, benefit-related administrative proceedings, and general litigation, oversees outside counsel...

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 13 days ago

_What Legal Management contributes to Cardinal Health_** Legal provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to protect the...

Assistant General Counsel Federal Regulatory

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 16 days ago

This is an exciting role with significant responsibility and independence that will report to the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Federal Regulatory Affairs....

Remote Work

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 18 days ago

and compliance requirements + Research and respond to general legal inquiries from in-house clients that relate to matters including local regulatory issues, partnerships, and software licensing, litigation...

Assistant Chief Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 20 days ago

and Duties Under the general direction of the Assistant Deputy Director, Legal Affairs Division, the Assistant Chief Counsel oversees day-to-day operations of the Legal Division, including...

Senior Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 26 days ago

In consultation with the Deputy General Counsel, the Attorney IV shall provide guidance, direction, and oversight on complex and high-profile issues, cases or litigation....

General Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago

and Duties The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) is seeking an Attorney IV, General Counsel....

Remote Work

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago

The Attorney, ACC personally handles the most difficult and sensitive house counsel and litigation issues under their respective Section....

Associate Counsel, California (Remote)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 45+ days ago

experience on insurance/defense/and or personal injury REQUIRED Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED Admission to the California Bar REQUIRED Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in California...

Remote Work

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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
73.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
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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