General Counsel Jobs in East Point, GA

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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EEO Special Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 2 hours ago

Requirements Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must reside in, remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of employment....

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EVP Chief Legal Officer

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 3 hours ago

law, litigation, labor law, and other relevant areas + Experience working in a regulated environment + An ability to develop and implement legal and public policy strategies and execute against these...

Associate Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 5 days ago

Represents the Authority in State and Federal Court in tort and employment litigation....

Assistant General Counsel Strategic Enterprise Sales

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 6 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....

Associate General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Prior experience with public company representation in the areas of corporate law, including matters of entity organization; experience with SEC regulations is required....

Chief Legal Officer

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications Education : Juris Doctor degree required; licensed or eligible to practice law in Georgia....

Senior Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 7 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...

Unit Legal Advisor & Associate General Counsel - GTRI

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 10 days ago

The GTRI Legal Advisor and Associate General Counsel reports to the Deputy General Counsel, Research and serves as the primary Office of the General Counsel (OGC) point of contact and legal advisor...

Associate General Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 11 days ago

Associate General Counsel Atlanta, GA; Montgomery,AL; New Orleans, LA The SPLC is seeking an Associate General Counsel committed to comprehensive justice reform!...

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Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial (South)

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 11 days ago

Undertake special projects as assigned by the Assistant General Counsel. EDUCATION & SKILLS Juris Doctor from an A.B.A. accredited law school....

Associate General Counsel - Employment Law & Investigations

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 12 days ago

This position will report to the Director & Associate General Counsel, Employment Law and will advise on a wide range of employee benefits issues....

Associate General Counsel - Office of Corporate Secretary

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 12 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 12 days ago

Prior experience with public company representation in the areas of corporate law, including matters of entity organization; experience with SEC regulations is required....

Interim Assistant General Counsel, Employment (2 Days Hybrid Atlanta)

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 13 days ago

a fulltime Interim Assistant General Counsel, Employment (2 Days Hybrid, Atlanta) for 40 hours per week....

Associate General Counsel - Consumer Finance

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 13 days ago

May prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal...

Associate General Counsel - Sales & Trading Derivatives Attorney

  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (7 miles from East Point, GA)
  • 13 days ago

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in East Point, GA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in East Point, GA 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 East Point, GA
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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