General Counsel Jobs in Delaware

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 Counsel, Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits

  • Dover, DE
  • 1 day ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 1 day ago

counsel to advise on ERISA litigation Support lobbying efforts in connection with legislative, regulatory and case law developments in the executive compensation/benefits/ERISA/tax area and interpreting...

Senior Counsel Life Sciences

  • Dover, DE
  • 2 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 2 days ago

Visit: Job Description Responsibilities Provide legal support to certain FUJIFILM Life Sciences/Pharma companies under general supervision of Division General Counsel, Life Sciences and in coordination...

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Deputy/Assistant General Counsel

  • Dover, DE
  • 3 days ago
  • Dover, DE
  • 3 days ago

How you'll make an impact: Legal Strategy & Business Partnership: Support the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel in providing strategic legal guidance across the organization....

Senior Counsel

  • Newark, DE
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 4 days ago

Explore life at Travelers. We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. >> Discover diversity and inclusion....

Senior Director, Associate General Counsel

  • Newark, DE
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 5 days ago

**What Youll Contribute:** The Senior Director and Associate General Counsel position will have regular exposure to Sallie Maes senior and executive Finance teams....

Senior Counsel

  • Newark, DE
  • 6 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 6 days ago

a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers....

JobID: 210645550 Category: Counsel JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2025-08-08T04:00:00+00:00 JobShift: Day Base Pay/Salary: New York,NY $199,500.00-$275,000.00; Jersey City,NJ...

Senior Counsel - R-232257-3919

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 12 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 12 days ago

The Senior Counsel role will operate under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel and provide legal support to business teams across three therapeutic areas: Respiratory & Immunology; Cardiovascular...

Transactional Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 12 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 12 days ago

As a Transactions Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel within our Card Services team, you will providing legal counsel on a variety of strategic deals across the bank's CCB businesses...

Senior Counsel, EMEA Employment Law (m/f/x)

  • DE
  • 16 days ago
  • DE
  • 16 days ago

In litigation matters, you will manage external counsel and, where appropriate, represent the company directly....

Senior Counsel

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 17 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 17 days ago

The Senior Counsel role will operate under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel and provide legal support to business teams across three therapeutic areas: Respiratory & Immunology; Cardiovascular...

Associate General Counsel (Employment)

  • Newark, DE
  • 25 days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 25 days ago

Considerable decision making and outside counsel management responsibilities. Responsible for resolving matters within budget and in a timely manner with significant autonomy....

Associate General Counsel - Digital Advertising, Data, & IP

  • Newark, DE
  • 45+ days ago
  • Newark, DE
  • 45+ days ago

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students. Were on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education,...

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...

North America Regional Counsel

  • Wilmington, DE
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wilmington, DE
  • 60+ 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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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Delaware

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Delaware 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 Delaware
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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