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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Associate General Counsel, Government and Regulatory Affairs

  • Washington, DC
  • moments ago
  • Washington, DC
  • moments ago

Supporting litigation and other contested proceedings as the need arises. Collaborating with external counsel and consultants to maintain alignment between external advocacy and company positions....

Assistant General Counsel Executive Director, Payments Policy

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

Wells Fargo Assistant General Counsel Executive Director, Payments Policy in WASHINGTON , District Of Columbia About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Executive Director...

Assistant General Counsel - Technology Legal team

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

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things,...

Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

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

Lumen Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A in Washington , District Of Columbia About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

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

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Washington , District Of Columbia About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

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

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Washington , District Of Columbia About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Multifamily Transactions (Flexible Hybrid)

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

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Multifamily Legal - Associate General Counsel - Principal role will offer you the opportunity to work independently while also working alongside skilled teammates....

Deputy General Counsel

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

Job Description CRM is seeking a talented and experienced employment law attorney to serve on a six-month detail, with a possibility of renewal, as a Deputy General Counsel in CRM's Office of the General...

Wells Fargo Assistant General Counsel, Vice President - WIM Securities and Custom Lending in WASHINGTON , District Of Columbia About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Vice...

Policy and Practice Associate/Counsel

  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 5 days ago

We Are Headquartered in downtown, Washington, DC, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is an organization comprised of nearly 17,000 individual attorney members who practice and...

Senior Counsel-Asset Management

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Attorney supporting the asset management business of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, with a focus on supporting our Collective Investment Trusts and the Columbia Funds, a group of approximately...

Associate General Counsel, Real Estate Secured Lending

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Counsel that will maintain strong, productive relationships with key internal clients while serving as a trusted legal advisor, legal risk manager, and business partner....

Chief Counsel, Government Contracts

  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 6 days ago

Doctor from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record 10+ years of experience with a major law firm or corporate setting specializing in Government contract law, with significant experience...

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

Cardinal Health Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions in Washington , District Of Columbia What the Legal Department contributes to Cardinal Health The Legal Department is...

Assistant General Counsel - Digital Financial Services Attorney

  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 8 days ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

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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
73.7%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
7.9%
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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