General Counsel Jobs in Santa Ana, 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....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Staff Counsel

litigation process....

Senior Counsel, Global Business Services

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 3 days ago

transactions and projects You are collaborative and influential, able to communicate effectively across a broad range of stakeholders, and providing a highly credible leadership position on employment and litigation...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel will manage multi-faceted litigation, and at times serve as primary litigation/arbitration counsel for the client....

Senior Counsel, Commercial

  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 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....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Diamond Bar, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Diamond Bar, CA (17 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Litigation Management: Assist in the management of various litigation and dispute resolution matters; coordinate with external legal counsel as needed....

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

  • La Habra, CA (14 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • La Habra, CA (14 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 9 days 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...

Legal Counsel

  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Manage external legal counsel and oversee litigation or dispute resolution as needed, protecting Mach's interests with precision and foresight....

Senior Counsel, R&D Innovation Legal (Specialty, Aesthetics, and R&D Strategies)

  • East Irvine, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • East Irvine, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive...

Associate Counsel

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Priority 3rd - 15% Handle general internal advice and litigation in non-warranty areas as needed....

Associate General Counsel, Deals

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 24 days ago

The Associate General Counsel will be expected to take responsibility for significant, material projects, which will have a meaningful impact on the company's business....

Senior Counsel, Transactions

  • East Irvine, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 28 days ago
  • East Irvine, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 28 days ago

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive...

Vice President of Legal Affairs- Corporate & Securities

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Who We Are: Xponential Fitness is one of the largest global franchisors of health and wellness brands. The portfolio of brands includes Club Pilates, the nation's largest Pilates brand; CycleBar,...

Legal Counsel, Supply Chain and Government Contracts Compliance

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a lawyer with a focus on supply chain, trade, or commercial law. 2+ years of experience with FAR/DFARS supply chain compliance and certifications (or UK, AUS, or...

Senior Counsel

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

public (federal, state and local municipalities) contracting and projects Familiarity with employment matters involving FLSA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, and employment contract principles Familiarity with litigation...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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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