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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Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

  • Denver, CO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 6 hours ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A in Denver , Colorado About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

  • Denver, CO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 6 hours ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Denver , Colorado About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

  • Denver, CO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 6 hours ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Denver , Colorado About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Director Legal Counsel, Legal Governance and Public Markets

  • Denver, CO
  • 11 hours ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 11 hours ago

Understanding of legal governance, entity compliance, corporate transactions and public company reporting and compliance. Knowledge of privacy laws and ESG preferred....

Legal Counsel

  • Thornton, CO
  • 2 days ago
  • Thornton, CO
  • 2 days ago

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and a bachelor’s degree....

Legal Counsel

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

Ibotta is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Legal Counsel and join our innovative team and contribute to our mission to Make Every Purchase Rewarding. The ideal candidate will possess a...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Littleton, CO
  • 4 days ago
  • Littleton, CO
  • 4 days ago

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more we can...

Cardinal Health Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions in Denver , Colorado What the Legal Department contributes to Cardinal Health The Legal Department is responsible for...

Senior Counsel

  • Centennial, CO
  • 6 days ago
  • Centennial, CO
  • 6 days ago

In conjunction with the General Counsel, reviews all new contracts and change orders for the Project to assess risk, ensure proper drafting, and advise project leadership....

Senior Counsel - Top Real Estate Development Company

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

The Senior Counsel for this nationwide real estate developer prepares and examines contracts pertaining to real estate transactions, including sales and acquisitions, development, design and...

Associate General Counsel Privacy & Product

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

What we do: The role of Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Product, is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who is driven to take a collaborative approach to building privacy into products that...

Legal Director, Global Employment Law

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

What We Are Looking For: Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active admission to the Colorado Bar....

Assistant General Counsel / Senior Counsel (Colorado Springs

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 8 days ago

This is a Senior Counsel/Assistant General Counsel position at Kinder Morgan, with responsibility on a day-to-day basis for land and right of way transactions related to Kinder Morgan's business segments...

Legal Counsel

  • Denver, CO
  • 8 days ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 8 days ago

As Legal Counsel, you will report to the General Counsel and apply your skills to advise Xcimer employees across many legal domains....

Legal Counsel - Architecture & Urbanism

  • Highlands Ranch, CO
  • 9 days ago
  • Highlands Ranch, CO
  • 9 days ago

Experience under different jurisdictions an advantage Qualifications & Experience: A Juris Doctor or its equivalent and a member in good standing of a Bar of a U.S....

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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
73.7%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
7.9%
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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