General Counsel Jobs in Hinsdale, 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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Sr. Counsel Employment (Corporate Functions) (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

  • Rosemont, IL (13 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (13 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Perform special assignments or projects as assigned by the Associate General Counsel, Employment & Compliance....

Deputy General Counsel (Senior Public Service Administrator, 8L)

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Position Overview: The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Office of the General Counsel is seeking a dynamic and experienced legal professional to serve as Deputy General Counsel -...

Senior Counsel

  • Addison, IL (10 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Addison, IL (10 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 2 hours ago

Senior Counsel will primarily be responsible for drafting various commercial agreements and providing general corporate and commercial law advice to business clients, but will also have other various...

Associate General Counsel - Carelon Services

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Associate General Counsel Carelon Services** **Location** : _This role requires associates to be in-office_ **_3 days per week_** _, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility...

Sr. Counsel-Privacy, AI & Data Governance (REMOTE)

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Governance** Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Global Privacy, AI & Data Governance, the Sr....

Remote Work

Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial (Projects) (Hybrid)

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (5 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (5 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 22 hours 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...

Assistant General Counsel, Corporate & Commercial - BSC (Hybrid)

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 22 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 22 hours ago

Functional duties include providing general legal advice; contract review; drafting and negotiating agreements and deal terms; counseling clients and coordinating litigation teams on warranty, breach...

Jr. Legal Counsel

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school....

Deputy General Counsel - Legislation & Policy

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Counsel....

Equipment Finance Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Become the trusted advisor that our bankers and underwriters need to keep our Equipment Finance business on the cutting edge while doing so in a safe and sound manner. As an attorney in Commercial...

VP, Assistant General Counsel - M&A/Corporate

  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL
  • 2 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...

Senior Counsel

  • Lisle, IL (8 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (8 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to a bar in good standing....

Assistant General Counsel, C&C (Projects) (Hybrid)

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (5 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (5 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 2 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...

Senior Counsel - Insurance Regulatory

  • Lisle, IL (8 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (8 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Assists General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel with insurance regulatory and corporate legal issues....

Assistant General Counsel, C&C - BSC (Hybrid)

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Hinsdale, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Functional duties include providing general legal advice; contract review; drafting and negotiating agreements and deal terms; counseling clients and coordinating litigation teams on warranty, breach...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Hinsdale, IL

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Hinsdale, 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 Hinsdale, 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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