General Counsel Jobs in Lake Mary, 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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Senior Legal Counsel - Insurance and Risk

  • Siemens Energy
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 4 days ago

About the Role Location United States of America Florida Orlando Remote vs. Office Hybrid (Remote/Office) Company Siemens Energy, Inc. Organization SE CEO Business Unit Legal & Compliance Full /...

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Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

  • EY
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 13 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 Counsel, Technology and Managed Services

  • EY
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, 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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Legal Counsel- Ethics, Compliance & Data

  • Signature Aviation
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 30+ days ago

Counsel Ensure that the COC and other ethics-related policies and procedures are readily accessible to, and acknowledged by, all team members Manage and/or directly pursue any compliance investigations...

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Associate General Counsel- - Altamonte Springs

  • Universal Insurance Holdings
  • Altamonte Springs, FL (6 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Altamonte Springs, FL (6 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 45+ days ago

Know your rights Inform yourself of your rights and responsibilities by reviewing the content provided in the list below. Employment Eligibility (e-Verify): English & Spanish Right to work:...

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Senior Legal Counsel, Litigation & Labor and Employment

  • AtkinsRealis
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel, Global Claims and Disputes, with a dotted reporting line to the Regional General Counsel for USLA and is responsible for leading the labor & employment...

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Sr. Counsel, Real Estate

  • Red Lobster
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

Overview ***Must live in Orlando and be in office 4 days a week*** J OB OVERVIEW The Sr. Counsel, Real Estate analyzes, drafts, negotiates, and provides advice relating to all facets of the real...

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Assistant General Counsel

  • KPMG
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 60+ days ago

KPMG is currently seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join our Global Office of General Counsel which is part of KPMG International....

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Legal Counsel, NA

  • Aptar Inc.
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Orlando, FL (15 miles from Lake Mary, FL)
  • 90+ days ago

Join our team and Be You Be Aptar. North America Legal Counsel Corporate Governance, Securities, M&A, and Commercial Contracts Reports to: VP, Legal, NA and Global Regulatory Location: Hybrid from...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Lake Mary, FL

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Lake Mary, 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 Lake Mary, 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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