General Counsel Jobs in Southport, CT

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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Legal Counsel

  • Armonk, NY (21 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Armonk, NY (21 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 1 day ago

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a lawyer to join our highly motivated team in Legal Solutions and Services! Could you provide high-quality advice on innovative tech platforms in the...

Assistant General Counsel - Trademarks

  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 1 day ago
  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 1 day ago

Investigating infringement and counterfeit issues and assisting with litigation including discovery. Assisting with due diligence and related transactional matters....

Assistant General Counsel, Contracts

  • Hamden, CT (23 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hamden, CT (23 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 3 days ago

Counsel as Assistant General Counsel, with a focus on contracts....

Legal Counsel

  • Greenwich, CT (18 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 5 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (18 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 5 days ago

Gramercy Funds Management LLC is a dedicated emerging markets investment manager based in Greenwich, Connecticut with offices in London, Buenos Aires, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Mexico City....

Associate Counsel - NY

  • Ronkonkoma, NY (24 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Ronkonkoma, NY (24 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 6 days ago

experience Insurance defense-related litigation experience Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email Location REMOTE #LI -MD2 Annual...

Business Immigration and Compliance Senior Associate/Counsel

  • New Haven, CT (21 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 11 days ago
  • New Haven, CT (21 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 11 days ago

POSITION(S) I AM APPLYING FOR Business Immigration and Compliance Senior Associate/Counsel Wiggin and Dana is seeking an experienced Business Immigration and Compliance Senior Associate or Counsel...

Sr Director, Sr Counsel - M&A

  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 12 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 12 days ago

law Proven ability to think strategically and anticipate future trends, needs, and expectations Proven business planning and forecasting skills Demonstrated experience in creating legal defensive and...

Executive Assistant To The General Counsel

  • Greenwich, CT (18 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 19 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (18 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 19 days ago

an experienced Executive Assistant to support their General Counsel in a fast-paced, high-performance environment....

Director, Senior Counsel - Employment Law

  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 20 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 20 days ago

This attorney will also develop and conduct training, and manage the defense of employment-related litigation....

Senior Counsel - Data Governance, Privacy, and Cybersecurity

  • Bridgeport, CT (4 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 26 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT (4 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 26 days ago

This role will report to the Assistant General Counsel - Data Governance, Privacy, and Cybersecurity and will collaborate with other legal, business, and functional teams across the enterprise....

Legal Director - Technology Innovation Counsel

  • Purchase, NY (23 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 26 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (23 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 26 days ago

Overview The Technology Innovation Counsel role is a newly created role that will provide primary legal support to the PepsiCo Labs technology and innovation team providing strategic legal advice...

Senior Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility, Identity

  • Purchase, NY (23 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (23 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 27 days ago

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can...

Director, Sr Counsel - Employment Law

  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

This attorney will also develop and conduct training, and manage the defense of employment-related litigation....

Legal Counsel, Wordings

  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Knowledge: Experience in Claims, Underwriting and/or coverage litigation. Knowledgeable in insurance laws and regulations....

Dir, Legal Counsel-Operations

  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Southport, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY Are you a dynamic negotiator capable of supporting regional and national sales groups? If so, the Director, Legal and Operations role with Spectrum Community Solutions could be right...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Southport, CT

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Southport, CT 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 Southport, CT
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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