General Counsel Jobs in Georgia

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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Assistant General Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 hours ago

As Assistant General Counsel you will manage complex sales transactions by drafting, negotiating, identifying issues, and partnering with stakeholders on the execution of a variety of outbound sales...

Associate General Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 hours ago

About the Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced and skilled Associate General Counsel to join our dynamic legal team....

Legal Counsel Americas

  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Membership in a state bar association required....

Associate General Counsel, Transactions

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

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

Assistant General Counsel- Consumer Banking Digital Payments

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to...

Deputy General Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

As a pivotal leader within our legal team, the Deputy General Counsel plays a crucial role in shaping and overseeing our organization's legal strategies and operations with a focus on supporting the...

Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Atlanta , Georgia About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Senior Legal Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

As part of our legal and compliance team, you will play a key role in shaping policies, managing regulatory inquiries, and navigating financial services law, compliance responses, state licensing,...

Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A in Atlanta , Georgia About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 3 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Atlanta , Georgia About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Sr Associate Counsel

  • Savannah, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 4 days ago

PREFERRED EDUCATION: This position requires a Juris Doctor degree, and the candidate must be a member in good standing in the applicable state Bar....

Assistant General Counsel - Technology Legal team

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 4 days ago

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things,...

Assistant or Associate Legal Counsel

  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Kennesaw, GA
  • 7 days ago

transactions, procurement and contracting for a public entity Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIES Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough and detailed legal research Ability to work both independently...

Associate General Counsel Research - (Onsite)

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 7 days ago

This role will also provide advice and guidance on legal matters, including transactions (grants and contracts), corporate law, tax law, litigation, research security, government contracts, ethics,...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 8 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 8 days ago

Provide legal advice and support on matters related to commercial transactions, intellectual property, data privacy, trade compliance and general legal compliance....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Georgia

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Georgia offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.7%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
7.9%
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 Georgia
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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