General Counsel Jobs in District of Columbia

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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Arabella Advisors

Staff Counsel, Exempt Organizations (Hybrid)

Experience in general corporate law, non-501(c)(3) organizations (e.g. 501(c)(4)s, 501(c)(6)s) or lobbying/advocacy rules is a plus. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail....

Senior Counsel

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 hours ago

Assist in identifying issues appropriate for litigation and engage in litigation or other judicial proceedings (in-house or through the use of outside counsel as applicable) within the assigned subject...

Special Counsel

  • Washington, DC
  • 9 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 9 hours ago

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Possess a Juris Doctor Degree. Be an active member in good standing of the bar of any jurisdiction....

General Counsel (Third Party Risk Management)

  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 15 hours ago

We are looking for a passionate and experienced General Counsel of Due Diligence to join our Compliance Center of Excellence....

Assistant General Counsel - Transactions

  • Washington, DC
  • 19 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 19 hours ago

The Assistant General Counsel will report to the General Counsel or designee....

Associate General Counsel

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Experienced litigation attorney with 7+ years legal experience. Strong business sense and client focus. Juris Doctor degree with strong academic performance during law school....

Counsel / Senior Counsel - LEGFL

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

Under the overall supervision and guidance of the General Counsel and Director of the Legal Department and supervised by and reporting to LEGFL's Assistant General Counsel, lawyers in the Fund Law and...

Senior Counsel, U.S. Market

  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 2 days ago

The position will be working with the Assistant General Counsel to provide federal and state government affairs teams with support on all legislative and regulatory matters....

Director And General Counsel, Miga - Req32597

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Counsel of the World Bank Group (WBG) and will collaborate closely with General Counsels of the World Bank and International Finance Corporation on World Bank Group-wide issues.The ideal candidate...

Assistant General Counsel - VP, Bank Operations

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join the Bank and Fraud Operations Section in the Consumer, Small & Business Banking & Enterprise Payments Division of the Wells...

Associate General Counsel

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

Education Required: Law Degree (e.g., in the U.S., the Juris Doctor degree)....

Associate General Counsel

  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 3 days ago

and General Counsel (VPGC) appropriately informed....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

As an Assistant General Counsel, you will be responsible for working directly with the firm's General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on a wide range of ethics, risk management, and firm defense...

Senior Counsel, Investigations

  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 4 days ago

This role will report to Danahers VP, Chief Counsel Global Litigation and Investigations, and requires active, hands-on handling of an array of investigation matters in collaboration and partnership...

You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back. With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in District of Columbia

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in District of Columbia offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
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 District of Columbia
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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