General Counsel Jobs in Hockessin, DE

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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Insurance and Wealth Management Attorney - Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel

  • Newark, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 2 days ago

As Insurance Attorney: Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel within our Wealth Management Legal team, you will provide critical leadership on legal guidance related to annuities, life insurance...

Associate Legal Counsel, Wordings

  • Exton, PA (17 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 3 days ago
  • Exton, PA (17 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 3 days ago

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

Conseil juridique principale/Senior Legal Counsel

  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 15 days ago
  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 15 days ago

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? (French version) Ce poste fait partie integrante des besoins quotidiens de l'equipe juridique, ainsi que des partenaires commerciaux de l'entreprise. Ce poste...

North America Regional Counsel

  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 16 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (10 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 16 days ago

Counsel and Americas Regional General Counsel; 2) enable the companys strategy and operations by providing practical, solution-oriented approaches to a broad range of complex legal issues and risks...

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Senior Counsel, Corporate & Strategic Transactions

  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 16 days ago
  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 16 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide strategic legal counsel on a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions....

Legal Counsel - Group Benefits

  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 18 days ago
  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 18 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...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Newark, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newark, DE (11 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 45+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited ABA law school and three years of experience as a practicing attorney....

Senior Counsel, Personal Investor Retail Brokerage

  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 45+ days ago

Vanguards core purpose is to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. Known for our strong ethical business practices and...

Senior Counsel, Capital Markets

  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Malvern, PA (19 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 45+ days ago

The Office of the General Counsel at Vanguard addresses complex legal and compliance issues....

Senior Legal Counsel - Securities (Radnor, PA) (893-SLS)

  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Radnor, PA (23 miles from Hockessin, DE)
  • 90+ days ago

This role will report to the Associate General Counsel and Director M&A....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Hockessin, DE

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Hockessin, DE 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 Hockessin, DE
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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