General Counsel Jobs in Lakewood, CO

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, Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 1 day ago

counsel to advise on ERISA litigation Support lobbying efforts in connection with legislative, regulatory and case law developments in the executive compensation/benefits/ERISA/tax area and interpreting...

Senior Counsel Life Sciences

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 2 days ago

Visit: Job Description Responsibilities Provide legal support to certain FUJIFILM Life Sciences/Pharma companies under general supervision of Division General Counsel, Life Sciences and in coordination...

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Deputy/Assistant General Counsel

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 3 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 3 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....

Associate General Counsel (Aspire Non-QM Business)

  • Englewood, CO (3 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 5 days ago
  • Englewood, CO (3 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 5 days ago

Position Summary The Associate General Counsel (Aspire Non-QM Business) will provide legal support to the Redwood Trust's Aspire Non-QM Banking Business (including capital markets, whole loan trading...

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Associate General Counsel

  • Parker, CO (17 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Parker, CO (17 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 11 days ago

Associate General Counsel Summary: Advises on a wide range of legal matters for UCHealth, including its member hospitals, surgery centers, and clinics....

Head of Legal, Procurement

  • Greenwood Village, CO (3 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 11 days ago
  • Greenwood Village, CO (3 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 11 days ago

Website: www.anglogoldashanti.com Requirement: Must have valid U.S. work authorization to be considered SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE OF ROLE: To provide operation legal support either in country or to...

Sr Counsel - Tax

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 17 days ago

Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the worlds largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the...

Manager, Staff Counsel - Denver, CO

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 18 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 18 days ago

Must have a minimum of seven years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury. Management experience preferred....

Senior Counsel - Corporate & Project Finance Legal Practice

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 24 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 24 days ago

Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the worlds largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the...

Chief Legal Officer & General Councel

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 26 days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 26 days ago

The Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel oversees and manages all legal functions for OmniTRAX and Broe Real Estate Services and their managed affiliates....

Senior Counsel - Employee Benefits

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications...

Deputy Legal Counsel

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

we represent the Governor in discussions with stakeholders and elected officials, advocate for the Governors agenda and policy objectives, and work with the Office of the Attorney General to manage litigation...

Senior Counsel - Insurance Agency

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 30+ days ago

These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications...

AVP, Legal Counsel

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 45+ days ago

SUMMARY The AVP, Legal Counsel is responsible for providing a prominent level of legal administration services to address the needs of multiple clients. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES SPECIFIC CLIENT TASKS...

Deputy General Counsel

  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Denver, CO (13 miles from Lakewood, CO)
  • 45+ days ago

We are looking for a Deputy General Counsel who is passionate about shaping the future of cloud through legal innovation and strategic partnership....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Lakewood, CO

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Lakewood, CO 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 Lakewood, CO
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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