General Counsel Jobs in San Diego, 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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AVP, Associate Counsel

  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 3 days ago

Job Overview: The Assistant Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in the firm's Early Dispute Resolution (EDR) group is responsible for a broad range of in-house legal services, with primary focus...

Associate General Counsel

  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 5 days ago

About This Job The Associate General Counsel provides legal expertise and strategic guidance to support the organizations operations and compliance efforts....

Senior Counsel

  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 6 days ago

transactions with respect to employment matters Review and revise domestic and international employment policies Analyze and advise on compensation matters including exempt status and pay equity Provide...

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

  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, 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);...

Assistant General Counsel - IP- San Diego Based

  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 days ago

support staff Harvest, protect and commercialize intellectual property arising from the companys R&D programs Lead stage-appropriate freedom-to-operate analysis and effectively manage the related litigation...

Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate

  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 21 days ago

law experience Experience and familiarity with public companies and securities laws and regulations not required but preferred Member of the California Bar or ability to become California Registered...

Principal Counsel, Employment

  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 24 days ago

This position will report to the Associate General Counsel, Employment. This position is on-site in Madison, WI or San Diego, CA....

Attorney, Legal Counsel

  • San Diego, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 26 days ago

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Legal Group, Legal Group > Legal Counsel General Summary: Responsible for providing advice and services on transactional legal matters, utilizing...

IOT/SaaS Attorney, Legal Counsel

  • San Diego, CA
  • 26 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 26 days ago

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Legal Group, Legal Group > Legal Counsel General Summary: Responsible for providing advice and services on transactional legal matters, utilizing...

Legal Counsel

  • San Diego, CA
  • 28 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 28 days ago

Louis Park, MN and reports to the Associate General Counsel. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Be a part of our growing team within our Systems Protection business segment....

Associate General Counsel, Commercial

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Education and Experience: Required: Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school required with at least 13 years total work experience....

Securities Associate/Of Counsel - Investment Funds Group (Multi Office)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a...

Remote Work

VP, Associate General Counsel- Litigation and Arbitration

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

litigation or negotiating favorable resolutions....

Senior Legal Counsel, IP Transactions

  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 8+ years experience (at a major law firm and/or in-house) in patent litigation and/or IP licensing transactions....

Legal Counsel - Leasing & Property Management

  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Realty Income aims to be a globally recognized leader in the S&P 100, committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. These stakeholders include our dedicated team members, who embody...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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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