General Counsel Jobs in San Dimas, 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

Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Staff Counsel

Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school....

Senior Counsel, Commercial

  • Brea, CA (13 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Brea, CA (13 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 7 hours ago

The essential requirements of the job include: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and 6+ or more years of commercial law experience in the medical device or life sciences industry, in a law...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Diamond Bar, CA (8 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (8 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 10 hours ago

Requirements - Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited, top-tier law school. - Licensed and in good standing to practice law. - Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. - Minimum of 5...

General Counsel (Contingency Basis) - High-Stakes Complex Litigation

  • La Habra, CA (14 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 17 hours ago
  • La Habra, CA (14 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 17 hours ago

A prominent and long-standing independent live entertainment venue, based in Southern California, is seeking a highly motivated and independent attorney to serve as its General Counsel on a strict contingency...

Director of Legal Services

  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (24 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel, you will be responsible for developing and implementing programs, systems, and processes that support the hiring, onboarding, and training of approximately...

Associate General Counsel California Institute of Technology

  • Pasadena, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 20 days ago

Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel....

Legal Counsel

  • Anaheim, CA (20 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (20 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 21 days ago

, as well as federal, state, and local laws Perform other duties and projects, as assigned by the General Counsel Skills Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school Admission to a state bar...

Employment Practices Liability- Staff Counsel

  • Orange, CA (22 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orange, CA (22 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Requirements Must be licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts in California. 5+ years' experience in employment litigation matters with an emphasis on representation of employers...

Logistics Legal Counsel (EM6948)

  • Cerritos, CA (23 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cerritos, CA (23 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Samsung SDS plays a leading role in the global logistics market with its innovative "Cello" integrated logistics solution. As Logistics Legal Counsel, you will provide timely legal support across...

Legal Counsel

  • Cerritos, CA (23 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cerritos, CA (23 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Requirements / Qualifications - Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school. - Active license to practice law in the State of Texas and/or California. - Minimum of 4 years of legal...

Associate General Counsel

  • Pasadena, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

Caltech's Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an experienced and highly versatile attorney to advise Caltech on a wide range of government contract issues as well as other sophisticated legal...

FVP, Asst General Counsel Intellectual property (IP)

  • Pasadena, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Pasadena, CA (18 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 60+ days ago

finance industry a plus This position may be based in Texas, Pasadena, or Westlake and requires a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school....

Senior Counsel

  • Brea, CA (13 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Brea, CA (13 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

Senior Counsel for Beckman Coulter will join an inclusive and service-oriented team of attorneys and legal professionals and will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Transactions....

Workers' Compensation Associate Counsel

  • Diamond Bar, CA (8 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (8 miles from San Dimas, CA)
  • 90+ 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...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in San Dimas, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in San Dimas, 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 Dimas, 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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