General Counsel Jobs in Stratford, 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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Senior Legal Counsel, Wholesale Solutions

  • AXA SA
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 1 hour ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 1 hour ago

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL, WHOLESALE Stamford, CT; Hartford, CT; New York, NY; Exton, PA POSITION OVERVIEW As Senior Legal Counsel for Wholesale Solutions, you'll provide trusted legal guidance to...

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Assistant General Counsel - Chief Governance Officer

  • Linde Plc.
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 2 days ago
  • Danbury, CT (20 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 2 days ago

Assistant General Counsel - Chief Governance Officer Danbury, CT, United States | req27806 What you will enjoy doing* In this role, you will serve as the senior executive responsible for the company's...

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Estate & Tax Planning Legal Counsel

  • Dalio Family Office
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 4 days ago

Estate and Tax Planning Sr. Legal Counsel Dalio Family Office Dalio Family Office Overview: The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures,...

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Legal Counsel

  • Dexory
  • Wallingford, CT (22 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 6 days ago
  • Wallingford, CT (22 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 6 days ago

Litigation Support: Support the General Counsel in managing any disputes, litigation or other legal proceedings involving the company....

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Director, Senior Counsel - Employment Law

  • Spectrum
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 8 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 8 days ago

The Director, Senior Counsel position is an opportunity for an attorney with a demonstrable record of professional achievement to join the Employment Law Team in the Legal Department of a Fortune...

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Senior Counsel - Intellectual Property & Future of Flight

  • GE Aerospace
  • Norwalk, CT (17 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 14 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (17 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 14 days ago

The role will report to the Chief IP Counsel & General Counsel, Future of Flight....

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Manager, Staff Counsel - Queens, NY

  • GEICO
  • Kings Park, NY (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 16 days ago
  • Kings Park, NY (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 16 days ago

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being...

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Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

  • EY
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 17 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 17 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

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Associate Counsel - Bronx, NY (Remote)

  • GEICO
  • Kings Park, NY (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 22 days ago
  • Kings Park, NY (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 22 days ago

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being...

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Senior Counsel, Technology and Managed Services

  • EY
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 27 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 27 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

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Associate Counsel

  • WWE Corporate
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

Who We Are: WWE is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly...

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Assistant General Counsel

  • KPMG
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 30+ days ago

KPMG is currently seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join our Global Office of General Counsel which is part of KPMG International....

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General Counsel (Asset Management)

  • Atlantic Group
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

is hiring a General Counsel (Asset Management) in Stamford, CT for our client, supporting corporate legal strategy, SEC reporting, public company governance, and transactional matters....

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Assistant General Counsel Director, Securities & Governance

  • Hexcel
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel....

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Assistant General Counsel/Compliance Officer

  • BestEx Research Group LLC
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT (24 miles from Stratford, CT)
  • 45+ days ago

What you will do As Assistant General Counsel and Compliance Officer, you will: Assist the General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer regarding legal/compliance matters at a growing firm....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Stratford, CT

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Stratford, CT offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.4%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
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 Stratford, 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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