General Counsel Jobs in Florida

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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Sr. Counsel, Employment Legal

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 13 days ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 13 days ago

At Disney, were storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our...

Associate Divisional Chief Legal Officer CFD

  • Altamonte Springs, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Altamonte Springs, FL
  • 8 hours ago

AdventHealth Corporate All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One Career Development Whole Person Wellbeing Resources Mental Health Resources and Support...

Assistant General Counsel - 76002966

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 9 hours ago

The ideal candidate will communicate regularly with members of the Office of the General Counsel by video conference and frequent meetings. Overnight travel is required....

Vice President, Legal Affairs and General Counsel

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 19 hours ago

Required Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Required Experience: Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible legal experience....

Associate General Counsel

  • Sunrise, FL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Sunrise, FL
  • 23 hours ago

Who You Are Were looking for an experienced, creative Associate General Counsel with an employment law background to work alongside the Companys General Counsel in a remote or hybrid role with preference...

Senior Assistant General Counsel

  • FL
  • 2 days ago
  • FL
  • 2 days ago

Manage, monitor, and provide oversight of matters assigned to outside litigation counsel and consultants. Manage OGC legal support staff as directed by the General Counsel....

Senior Counsel, Event Legal, Fifa World Cup 2026

  • Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago

Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. YOUR PROFILE Bachelor's Degree or similar level of education in Law, etc....

SkillBridge Trainee - Legal Counsel Intern

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities for this Position SkillBridge Trainee - Legal Counsel Intern US-FL-St Petersburg Job ID: 2025-34003 Type: Full Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Legal St Petersburg, FL Overview...

General Counsel

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 4 days ago

We are seeking a strategic and pragmatic General Counsel with deep expertise in commercial transactions, contracts, and logistics operations....

Associate General Counsel, Labor

  • Plantation, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Plantation, FL
  • 4 days ago

We provide comprehensive support in contracts, negotiations, and processes with customers and suppliers as well as in general litigation and commercial law matters....

Position Summary: This advertisement is to fill multiple positions in the Office of the Attorney General within the Civil Litigation Unit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida....

Chief Counsel - Walt Disney World

  • Orlando, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 5 days ago

, sales and marketing, IP, real estate, transportation, environmental, customer service, regulatory compliance, employment, litigation, safety, public affairs, joint ventures, unions, risk management...

Assistant General Counsel Strategic Enterprise Sales

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 5 days ago

**The Role** Reporting to the VP/Deputy General Counsel, this role is responsible for managing and handling legal support for one or more regions within Lumen's Strategic Enterprise sales channel....

Criminal Conflict And Civil Regional Counsel- Ops - 21850102

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • 6 days ago

Requisition No: 851807 Agency: Justice Administrative Commission Working Title: CRIMINAL CONFLICT AND CIVIL REGIONAL COUNSEL- OPS - 21850102 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 21850102 Salary: $17.00...

Senior Counsel

  • Orlando, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 6 days ago

transactions with respect to employment matters Review and revise domestic and international employment policies Analyze and advise on compensation matters including exempt status and pay equity Provide...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Florida

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Florida 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 Florida
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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