General Counsel Jobs in Batavia, IL

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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Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Senior Regional Counsel

Job Requisition ID: 45612 Agency : Department of Children and Family Services Title: Public Service Administrator Option 8L (Senior Regional Counsel) Closing Date/Time: 05/19/2025 Supervisor:...

Senior Legal Counsel, California Wage and Hour Compliance

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented professional to lead our wage and hour compliance efforts across California. This role is critical in ensuring adherence to California's...

Senior Counsel

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (22 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (22 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Additional Requirements: Juris Doctor Degree. Must be licensed in at least one state....

NI Head of Legal for Global Technology & Procureme

  • Naperville, IL (11 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (11 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 9 days ago

This position reports to the General Counsel of Network Infrastructure (NI) Provide strategic legal support for R D projects related to the development of new and existing products and features....

NI Head of Legal for Global Webscale & Alliances

  • Naperville, IL (11 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (11 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 9 days ago

This position reports to the General Counsel of our Network Infrastructure (NI) business group. Provide strategic legal support on complex multi jurisdictional agreements....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Batavia, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Batavia, IL
  • 10 days ago

Contract Drafting, Negotiation, and Review (25%): Negotiate and draft agreements for complex commercial transactions, including supplier, client, and partner contractual agreements....

Associate General Counsel, Head of Risk & Compliance

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (22 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (22 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Overview The Associate General Counsel, Head of Risk and Compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the legal support function and risk management and compliance programs...

Assistant General Counsel - M&A/Corporate

  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (21 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Develop and maintain strong client relationships and an understanding of Hub Groups businesses Qualifications & Experiences: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active member in good...

Associate Counsel, Regulatory Compliance

  • Naperville, IL (11 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (11 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Reporting to the AVP, Assistant General Counsel, the individual in this role will work closely with various departments, providing support in the area of regulatory tracking and compliance, with a focus...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Naperville, IL (11 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (11 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 23 days ago

at Nokia Siemens Networks in Naperville, Illinois, United States Job Description Join our diverse Nokia Legal & Compliance Team as a Senior Legal Counsel, TECH Legal, and thrive in a dynamic work...

Assistant General Counsel - ComEd Real Estate (Hybrid)

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (18 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (18 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Who We Are We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work...

Legal Counsel (Hybrid)

  • Elgin, IL (13 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL (13 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Reporting directly to the General Counsel - Americas, the Legal Counsel will directly partner with a range of functional departments, including sales, distribution, supply chain, and so on....

Associate General Counsel-Litigation

  • Lombard, IL (16 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lombard, IL (16 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Primary responsibility for Companys Auto and General Liability claims litigation portfolio including outside counsel management; post-incident remediation measures and related considerations; internal...

Assistant General Counsel - Employment

  • Aurora, IL (5 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Aurora, IL (5 miles from Batavia, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Know Your Rights: Privacy Notice for California Applicants: Responsibilities The Assistant General Counsel - Employment must be a seasoned employment attorney with experience in both litigation and...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Batavia, IL

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Batavia, IL offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.7%
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 Batavia, IL
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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