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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Contract Counsel

  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Qualifications * Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. * Admitted to practice before a state bar. * 8+ years of experience in contract law, preferably in a corporate legal...

General Counsel

  • Kissimmee, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Kissimmee, FL
  • 1 day ago

Serve as General Counsel to the Board and Chief Legal Officer to the CEO and executive team....

Sr. Counsel, Employment Legal

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: At Disney, we're 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...

Associate General Counsel - Carelon Services Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support...

Associate General Counsel - Carelon Contracting & Legal Operations Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing...

Senior Counsel, Commercial Contracts

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

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators who are focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their...

Legal Counsel - Hotel

  • Davie, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Davie, FL
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Juris Doctor degree from a U.S. law school. Admission and in good standing to one or more U.S. state bars....

Senior Legal Counsel, Information & Cyber Security

  • Orlando, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 3 days ago

Counsel, regarding changes in the law, contracts, or other legal issues that may involve the company's short or long-term strategic operations The application window for this job posting is estimated...

Assistant/Associate Counsel-Commercial Transactions

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 3 days ago

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Law degree, such as a Juris Doctor or other comparable degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or international equivalent)....

Associate Counsel

  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • 4 days ago

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Law degree, such as a Juris Doctor or other comparable degree from an ABA-accredited law school (or international equivalent)....

Director Associate Counsel Data Privacy

  • Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago

Job ID 11107 Location Miami, FL Department Legal Job Function Legal Posted Date 07/01/2025

Staff Counsel

  • Tampa, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 4 days ago

Prepare pleadings, argue motions, represent the Company in litigation hearings, responsible for all aspects of the litigation process....

Legal Counsel

  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 5 days ago

transactions, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various commercial contracts, such as purchase and sales agreements and joint venture agreements....

Senior Counsel-Merchant Solutions

  • Coral Springs, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Coral Springs, FL
  • 5 days ago

Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv. We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial...

Associate General Counsel-Real Estate & Corporate Transactions

  • Aventura, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Aventura, FL
  • 5 days ago

What You Bring to the Table: (Requirements) Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school....

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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
73.5%
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 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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