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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Associate Staff Counsel

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

AI Legal Counsel (Data/AI/Content Management)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Legal Group, Legal Group > Legal Counsel General Summary: This position will be focused on compliance work in connection with content moderation and...

General Counsel

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

We are looking for an experienced General Counsel (GC) to lead our in-house legal function to support our evolving needs as we scale our pre-IPO business....

Remote Work

AVP, Associate Counsel (Strategic Transactions)

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

The position reports to the SVP, Associate General Counsel, Strategic Transactions within the Corporate Law group of LPLs Legal, Policy & Community Impact Department....

Deputy/Assistant General Counsel

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

How you'll make an impact: Legal Strategy & Business Partnership: Support the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel in providing strategic legal guidance across the organization....

Deputy General Counsel V

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

The Port of San Diego is seeking an experienced Deputy General Counsel V to serve as a trusted legal advisor on complex labor and employment matters....

VP, Associate General Counsel - Brokerage Advice

  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 8 days ago

Ability to understand and assess a wide variety of complex commercial transactions....

Principal Counsel, Health - 136163

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago

The Chief Campus Counsel/Associate General Counsel reports to the Chancellor and to the Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs & General Counsel....

Associate Counsel, California (Remote)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 9 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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Staff Counsel Legal Collections

  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago

The Staff Counsel I manages and resolves the company's collection litigation matters....

Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - Privacy/Compliance

  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with...

Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - AI

  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with...

General Counsel

  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago

The General Counsel will plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Office of General Counsel; coordinate assigned services and activities with other SANDAG departments,...

General Counsel

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

Reporting to the Dean and President and working closely with the Board of Trustees, the General Counsel oversees all legal, compliance, and risk management matters....

Associate General Counsel

  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 27 days ago

Reporting to the SVP and General Counsel, provide strategic oversight for the development, controls, and mitigation strategies related to risk management as well as assist the General Counsel in protecting...

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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
73.5%
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 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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