General Counsel Jobs in Clearwater, FL

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 Senior Counsel - Florida Hospital Counsel

  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 1 day ago
  • St Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 1 day ago

Job Responsibilities: This position will work with both the Florida Enterprise (FE) Practice Group and the Clinical Affairs Practice Group. The Florida Enterprise Practice Group provides strategic...

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Attorney-Advisor (Tax) - Special Counsel (INTL)

  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 3 days ago

Summary With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found...

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Trust Legal Counsel

  • Hancock Whitney Corp
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 5 days ago

Thank you for your interest in our company! To apply, click on the button above. You will be required to create an account (or sign in with an existing account). Your account will provide you...

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Criminal Conflict And Civil Regional Counsel- Assistant Regional Counsel - 21015062

  • State of Florida
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 6 days ago

Requisition No: 876611 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL- ASSISTANT REGIONAL COUNSEL - 21015062 Pay Plan: Regional Counsels...

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Assistant General Counsel (Regional Counsel) Tampa, FL, USA

  • USAA
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 7 days ago

Assistant General Counsel (Regional Counsel) Why USAA?...

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Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

  • EY
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

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Senior Assistant General Counsel (Remote)

  • Raymond James Financial, Inc.
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (16 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Time Assistant General Counsel - Product & Services......

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General Counsel

  • Evara Health
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 14 days ago

Join Evara Health, where our mission to provide essential, high-quality healthcare services brings life-changing care to communities most in need. With 17 local centers and mobile health units...

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General Counsel

  • Global Ordnance LLC
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 18 days ago

Experience: Substantial legal experience, 7 to 15 years, with a focus on corporate law, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Prior inhouse counsel experience preferred....

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Capital Collateral Regional Counsel, Middle- Assistant Capital Collateral Counsel I - 21015655

  • Department of Management Services - State of Florida
  • Temple Terrace, FL (24 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Temple Terrace, FL (24 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 20 days ago

Requisition No: 875712 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: CAPITAL COLLATERAL REGIONAL COUNSEL, MIDDLE- ASSISTANT CAPITAL COLLATERAL COUNSEL I - 21015655 Pay Plan: Capital...

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Capital Collateral Regional Counsel, Middle- Assistant Capital Collateral Counsel I - 21015655

  • State of Florida
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 23 days ago

Requisition No: 875712 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: CAPITAL COLLATERAL REGIONAL COUNSEL, MIDDLE- ASSISTANT CAPITAL COLLATERAL COUNSEL I - 21015655 Pay Plan: Capital...

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Rsrch Compliance Asst General Counsel I

  • Moffitt Cancer Center
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 26 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 26 days ago

Research and special projects assigned by the VP/ Deputy General Counsel and EVP/ General Counsel. Credentials and Qualifications: Juris Doctor required....

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Senior Counsel, Technology and Managed Services

  • EY
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 27 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

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Deputy General Counsel - Construction

  • GMF Steel
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 28 days ago

The Deputy General Counsel will oversee daytoday legal operations, including contract development and negotiation, claims management, enforcement of payment rights, and dispute resolution....

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Legal Counsel

  • Revenue Management Solutions
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL (19 miles from Clearwater, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

The Opportunity We are seeking an in-house Legal Counsel to serve as RMS's primary contracts expert and trusted legal advisor. This is a high-impact role where you'll build scalable legal...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Clearwater, FL

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Clearwater, FL offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.4%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
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 Clearwater, FL
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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