General Counsel Jobs in Connecticut

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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Director, Sr Counsel - Employment Law

  • Stamford, CT
  • 22 hours ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 22 hours ago

Doctor Degree from an accredited law school Active membership to State Bar in which attorney practices Experience: 7+ years experience in employment-related litigation defense and advising corporate...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Windsor Locks, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Windsor Locks, CT
  • 1 day ago

Date Posted: 2025-06-12 Country: United States of America Location: 01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S....

Legal Counsel, Wordings

  • Stamford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Our Legal team has an exciting opportunity for a technically minded and adaptable person to join them as Legal Counsel, Wordings. You will be an integral part of the dynamic Global Wordings team...

Dir, Legal Counsel-Operations

  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 6 days ago

Doctor Degree from an accredited law school Admission to State Bar in which Attorney practices Experience: 5+ years experience in general business legal issues in the cable or technology industries...

Legal Counsel

  • Hartford, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 8 days ago

law, drafting and negotiating national and cross-border agreements + Diversified in-house legal experience is an advantage....

VP, Assistant General Counsel, Labor, Employment & EHS

  • Stamford, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 8 days ago

Type: Full- Time / Exempt About the Role: We're looking for a driven, business-oriented legal leader to serve as our Assistant General Counsel (AGC), Labor, Employment & EHS....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Rocky Hill, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Rocky Hill, CT
  • 9 days ago

law, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation Strong communicator and trusted advisor with a collaborative, pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset High level of integrity and sound judgment in...

Senior Counsel - Commercial

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 9 days ago

Summary** The Senior Commercial Counsel provides ongoing legal advice and support to business leaders across the Supply Chain organization of GE Aerospace. The Legal Contract and Compliance team,...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

laws and industry, particularly Anti-Kickback Statute, is strongly preferred **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Providing sound, practical judgment in the interpretation and application...

Associate Counsel, Claim

  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. Thats the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property...

Associate Senior Counsel-Procurement Law

  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 10 days ago

The position will work closely with Legal, Compliance, and business colleagues and will report directly to the Associate Chief Counsel Enterprise Corporate Law....

General Counsel, Commercial

  • Hartford, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 11 days ago

Experience At least 7-15 years of corporate law practice with a focus on transactional commercial law including contract negotiations, review and drafting....

Legal Counsel - Group Benefits

  • Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut) Work Arrangement: Hybrid Preferred : Preferred employee will...

Senior Counsel, Employee Benefits Law

  • Hartford, CT
  • 16 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 16 days ago

Core Responsibilities : The Employee Benefits Senior Counsel position will report to the Managing Assistant General Counsel: Paid Leave (Statutory/PFML/STD/LTD) and provide end-to-end support for a...

Senior Counsel

  • Hartford, CT
  • 21 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 21 days ago

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Connecticut

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
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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