General Counsel Jobs in San Ramon, 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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Senior Counsel - Transactions

  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mountain View, CA (24 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Be Bold. Learn Fast. Win Together. @Intuit. These are just a few of the core values that Intuit attorneys live and breathe during their careers at Intuit. We are looking for a talented mid-level...

Associate General Counsel

  • Hercules, CA (21 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hercules, CA (21 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Associate General Counsel - Corporate Functions....

Chief Counsel, Tax

  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (11 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum: $209,000 Bay Area Maximum:$355,000 Background Qualifications Minimum Juris Doctor degree, L.L.M. in taxation preferred Experience as Attorney, 10 years...

Chief Counsel, Tax

  • Oakland, CA (14 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakland, CA (14 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 3 days ago

A reasonable salary range is: Bay Area Minimum: $209,000 Bay Area Maximum:$355,000 Background Qualifications Minimum Juris Doctor degree, L.L.M. in taxation preferred Experience as Attorney, 10 years...

General Counsel

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Key Responsibilities The General Counsel will step into a pivotal moment in OpenTable's journey, partnering closely with the CEO and executive leadership team to help navigate the company's next phase...

Director, Associate General Counsel

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Description Cresset is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director, Associate General Counsel to join our in-house legal team....

Associate General Counsel

  • Palo Alto, CA (24 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (24 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 5 days ago

About the Role: Wing is looking for a Associate General Counsel to join our Legal team. This role will be based in Palo Alto, CA....

Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Under the general direction of the General Counsel: Advocacy II: The Section represents the CPUC's enforcement divisions and the Public Advocates Office of the California Public Utilities Commission...

Managing Attorney to Convert to Legal Director

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 6 days ago

PWDF Seeks Managing Attorney to Convert to Legal Director. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FOUNDATION (PWDF) is a small nonprofit agency located in San Francisco that focuses on equal access for...

Deputy General Counsel, Structured Finance

  • Palo Alto, CA (24 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (24 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Deputy General Counsel, Structured Finance at Point Digital Finance, Inc....

Assistant General Counsel- VP, Digital

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 7 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel Vice President as part of the Technology, Digital & Innovation team within the Corporate & Investment Banking; Technology; Innovation...

Assistant General Counsel - VP, Bank Operations

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 7 days ago

About this role:** Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join the Bank and Fraud Operations Section in the Consumer, Small & Business Banking & Enterprise Payments Division of the Wells...

Legal Counsel - Firefly and Research

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobes all about. We give everyonefrom emerging artists to global brandseverything they need to design and deliver exceptional...

Deputy General Counsel (Sr Director), Legal Center of Excellence

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 8 days ago

About the Role The Legal Compliance and Corporate Affairs organization seeks a highly motivated Senior Director & Deputy General Counsel to join our Global Legal Services Center of Excellence....

Associate General Counsel, Hardware

  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (22 miles from San Ramon, CA)
  • 8 days ago

This role reports to our Deputy General Counsel....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in San Ramon, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in San Ramon, 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 Ramon, 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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