General Counsel Jobs in Franklin Park, 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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Legal Director

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 16 hours ago

CDEL is seeking a Legal Director to join its leadership team. This individual will play a central role in shaping and overseeing the delivery of high-quality legal services. The Legal Director...

Assistant General Counsel - (Environmental) - BSC (Hybrid)

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

The Assistant General Counsel Environmental will provide legal advice and representation to the Companys business units, with a focus on those based in Illinois and Pennsylvania, on the full range of...

Associate General Counsel - Technology

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago

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

Legal Counsel

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Application Deadline: 07/18/2025 Address: 320 S Canal Street Job Family Group: Legal This role will be supporting the banks regulatory development framework. You will be providing sound risk...

Sr. Counsel

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Business and Franchising Team, this attorney will provide legal counsel and support to the attorneys who act as general counsel to the field business clients in the Company's largest business unit....

Assistant General Counsel - Labor & Employment-19633

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Other tasks as requested by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Senior Associate General Counsel. Rush is an equal opportunity employer....

Associate General Counsel, Monetization (Ads)

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Meta seeks highly motivated, curious, adaptive team players to serve as Lead Counsel or Associate General Counsel, Monetization (Ads)....

Sr. Counsel - Digital Wallet and Payments

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago

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Consumer & Community Banking Litigation, Assistant General Counsel - Vice President

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago

As a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in Consumer & Community Banking Litigation, you are at the center of keeping JPMorgan Chase strong and resilient....

Associate Counsel (M&A and Corporate Governance) (Manager)

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission to a state bar (in good standing). 3-5 years of experience practicing in corporate law with a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions...

Conflicts Counsel (General Counsel Office)

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 9 days ago

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Assistant General Counsel - Labor & Employment

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Other tasks as requested by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Senior Associate General Counsel. Rush is an equal opportunity employer....

Sr. Counsel, Commercial Legal, Strategic Partnerships

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 9 days ago

About the Team The DoorDash legal team has built a strong reputation within the company for our confident, supportive approach to in-house legal counseling, always with a bias for action. Our...

Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy (Americas and Asia)

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the...

Assistant General Counsel - Litigation (Enviromental) - BSC (Hybrid)

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Franklin Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

The Assistant General Counsel – Environmental will provide legal advice and representation to the Company’s business units, with a focus on those based in Illinois and Pennsylvania, on the full range...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Franklin Park, IL

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Franklin Park, IL 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 Franklin Park, 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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