General Counsel Jobs in Colorado

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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Deputy Legal Counsel

  • Denver, CO
  • 8 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 8 hours 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...

Junior Claims Legal Counsel

  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 days ago

Independently carry a case load of litigation files, from start to finish, involving the defence of auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property, subrogation, and coverage...

Claims Legal Counsel

  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Aurora, CO
  • 2 days ago

Independently carry a case load of litigation files, from start to finish, involving the defence of auto claims, accident benefits, bodily injury, commercial lines, property, subrogation, and coverage...

Sr Legal Counsel, Upstream & Midstream

  • Loveland, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Loveland, CO
  • 4 days ago

Review and manage pre-litigation claims & disputes. Negotiate proposals, letters of intent, term sheets and conditions, and statements of interest with respect to proposed transactions....

Counsel or Senior Counsel

  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 4 days ago

the company to maximize quality and cost-effectiveness Manage external counsel and litigation budgets Handle subpoenas, document requests, and other litigation related items with limited support staff...

Senior Counsel - Insurance Agency

  • Denver, CO
  • 7 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 7 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...

General Counsel

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 9 days ago

Partner with the Deputy General Counsel to manage all outside counsel relationships....

Associate Counsel, Commercial

  • Broomfield, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Broomfield, CO
  • 9 days ago

Job-ID: 16207; Location(s): Broomfield, CO Job Description Summary Reporting directly to the Company's General Counsel, we are seeking an Associate Counsel to support the commercial side of the Company's...

AVP, Legal Counsel

  • Denver, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 9 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...

Facilitate communications between the General Counsel and internal/external stakeholders....

Senior Counsel, Commercial

  • Denver, CO
  • 14 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 14 days ago

You have meaningful experience negotiating SaaS commercial transactions and strong knowledge/experience counseling on legal issues related to data privacy, information security, artificial intelligence...

Deputy General Counsel

  • Denver, CO
  • 21 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 21 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....

Remote Work

Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory

  • Denver, CO
  • 23 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 23 days ago

**_Job Summary_** The Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory will be responsible for advising on matters pertaining to laws governing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); other ingredient, additive...

Senior Counsel, Biopharma Solutions & Strategic Sourcing

  • Denver, CO
  • 23 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 23 days ago

. + When the business engages in litigation, serves as a primary liaison and expert on the business in support of the Litigation team. + Advises business unit leaders on terms, risks and due diligence...

Associate General Counsel

  • Denver, CO
  • 28 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 28 days ago

Assists General Counsel with litigation and employment related claims, including primary responsibility for specific claim or litigation matters....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Colorado

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Colorado 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 Colorado
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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