General Counsel Jobs in Smyrna, 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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Associate Staff Counsel

Responsibilities: Litigation Execution: Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, hearings, trials, mediations, and drafting legal documents such as pleadings and motions....

Vice President II Business Segment General Counsel

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

Job Summary The Vice President, General Counsel Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) will report to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel of Acuity and serve as the chief legal executive for the AIS...

Associate General Counsel - Technology

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 11 hours ago

Anticipated End Date: 2025-07-24 Position Title: Associate General Counsel - Technology Job Description: Associate General Counsel - Technology Location: This role requires associates to be in-office...

Staff Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 1 day ago

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

General Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 2 days ago

As Riverside's General Counsel, you will serve as a strategic legal advisor and guardian of compliance, helping the company navigate risk with integrity and foresight....

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Associate General Counsel, Corporate M&A

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 2 days ago

Meta is seeking an experienced and adaptable attorney to join the Legal Department's Corporate team and advise the company on a range of corporate transactions and initiatives. This team moves...

Director, Senior Counsel - TPRM

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 3 days ago

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can...

GA Cannabis Commission - General Counsel: Director of Legal Services

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 3 days ago

The General Counsel serves as the Director of the Legal Services division and staff on a daily basis....

Legal Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Provide general counseling and management of a full spectrum of business and legal issues, which, in addition to licensing and intellectual property matters, may include transaction structuring and...

Assistant General Counsel, Real Estate Legal

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

Assistant General Counsel, Global Real Estate & Business Services Join us as Assistant General Counsel, Global Real Estate and Business Services, to take on key responsibilities within a world-class...

Associate General Counsel - Commercial Transactions

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

Anticipated End Date: 2025-07-19 Position Title: Associate General Counsel - Commercial Transactions Job Description: Associate General Counsel - Commercial Transactions Location: This role requires...

Managing Senior Counsel, Retail

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

About NCR VOYIX NCR VOYIX Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a leading global provider of digital commerce solutions for the retail, restaurant and banking industries. NCR VOYIX is headquartered in...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 8 days ago

The position reports to the Deputy General Counsel and supervises one or more attorneys and staff....

Associate General Counsel, Monetization (AI)

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Meta is seeking a talented attorney to join our Monetization Legal team and serve as Associate General Counsel, Monetization (AI)....

Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment

  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (10 miles from Smyrna, GA)
  • 10 days ago

This role will lead the Labor & Employment Center of Expertise and will serve as a strategic legal partner to Human Resources, business partners, and the General Counsels of each business segment....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Smyrna, GA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Smyrna, GA 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 Smyrna, 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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