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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Responsibilities: Litigation Execution: Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, hearings, trials, mediations, and drafting legal documents such as pleadings and motions....

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Assistant General Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 hours ago

Under general direction of the General Counsel, the Assistant Chief Counsel manages and administers the Legal Affairs I unit in the Legal Division of the Legal, Audits and Charters Branch....

General Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 4 days ago

and Duties Under the general direction of the Inspector General for the High-Speed Rail Authority, the Attorney IV is the house counsel and serves as a member of the Executive team. This position...

Deputy Chief Counsel

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

and Duties Under the general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Deputy Chief Counsel (DCC) serves as the primary advisor to the Chief Counsel and other executive leaders on complex legal matters...

Assistant General Counsel

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

The Assistant General Counsel will bring a solutions-oriented approach to legal matters and assist the General Counsel in overseeing a full range of important and interesting issues....

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel

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

Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Director of the Office of Law Enforcement Support (OLES), the Assistant Chief Counsel (ACC) will have full administrative and managerial...

Assistant Chief Counsel

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

and Duties Under the direction of the Director of the Office of Law Enforcement Support (OLES), the AssistantChief Counsel (ACC) will have full administrative and managerial responsibility for the...

Chief Deputy Director/General Counsel

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

Director/General Counsel Classification: Chief Deputy Director/General Counsel $13,770.00 - $17,102.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum...

Workers' Compensation Associate Counsel

  • Rancho Cordova, CA (12 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Rancho Cordova, CA (12 miles from Sacramento, CA)
  • 24 days ago

As an Associate Counsel with Travelers you'll be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to develop your legal expertise and litigation skills working under...

Chief Deputy Director/General Counsel

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

The Chief Deputy Director/General Counsel oversees all policy development on behalf of the agency....

Deputy General Counsel

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

Our lawyers are often involved in cutting-edge litigation on constitutional issues that often impact all state education agencies throughout the country....

Chief Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 60+ days ago

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

Associate Counsel, California (Remote)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 90+ days ago

experience Insurance defense-related litigation experience Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email Location - REMOTE #LI-MD2 Annual...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Sacramento, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

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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