General Counsel Jobs in Palm Harbor, 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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Staff Counsel

  • Temple Terr, FL (24 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Temple Terr, FL (24 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 2 days ago

The Staff Counsel I manages and resolves the company's collection litigation matters....

Staff Counsel I

  • Temple Terr, FL (24 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Temple Terr, FL (24 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 3 days ago

The Staff Counsel I manages and resolves the company's collection litigation matters....

Associate General Counsel - Defense & Aerospace, Safety, Security

  • Saint Petersburg, FL (22 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (22 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 4 days ago

Extensive experience in commercial law, with a strong preference for candidates with a background in government contracting, DoD and GSA....

Consumer & Community Banking Litigation, Assistant General Counsel - Vice President

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 5 days ago

As a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in Consumer & Community Banking Litigation, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient....

Associate Counsel

  • Saint Petersburg, FL (22 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (22 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 8 days ago

This position will be responsible for negotiating complex commercial transactions and advising on general corporate matters....

In House Legal Counsel

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 8 days ago

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school....

Assistant General Counsel - Commercial Legal

  • Saint Petersburg, FL (22 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL (22 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 8 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION Jabil is looking for a dynamic and self-motivated attorney to join our Commercial legal team as an Assistant General Counsel - Commercial Legal....

Wealth Management and Broker Dealer Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 11 days ago

NY $199,500.00-$275,000.00; Chicago,IL $183,350.00-$242,000.00; Jersey City,NJ $199,500.00-$275,000.00 As a Wealth Management Financial Products and Regulatory Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General...

Litigation Special Counsel - Miami, Orlando, or Tampa

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 16 days ago

with 2 to 7 years of litigation experience to join the Litigation Department in our Miami, Orlando, or Tampa office as Special Counsel....

Special Counsel-Asst Attorny General-Dla - 41000423

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 16 days ago

This position functions as a lead litigator for the Consumer Protection Division and assists as needed on litigation cases in the Division....

Insurance and Wealth Management Attorney - Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 17 days ago

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...

Associate Counsel - Tampa Staff Counsel

  • Largo, FL (11 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Largo, FL (11 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 19 days ago

experience in insurance/defense/and or personal injury Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED Admission to the Florida Bar REQUIRED Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Florida and meet and maintain...

Associate General Counsel - Claims, Risk Management, & Insurance

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 22 days ago

The Associate General Counsel, Claims, Risk Management, and Insurance (AGC-CRMI) serves as principal counsel supporting company insurance, claims, and risk management functions....

Staff Counsel

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 24 days ago

The Staff Counsel I manages and resolves the company's collection litigation matters....

Marketing Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Tampa, FL (20 miles from Palm Harbor, FL)
  • 25 days ago

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Deep transactional experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on vendor and supplier agreements....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Palm Harbor, FL

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Palm Harbor, FL 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 Palm Harbor, 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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