General Counsel Jobs in Lemont, 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 (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 16 days ago

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

Public Institutional Banking & Finance Senior Counsel

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 3 hours ago

at Chapman and Cutler LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Chapman and Cutler LLP is seeking to hire a Senior Counsel attorney to join the Public and Institutional Banking and...

Counsel/Senior Counsel and Privacy Compliance Officer

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Requirements: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction 5-8 years' experience as a practicing attorney, and at least 3 years...

Associate General Counsel - Privacy

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 8 hours ago

The Associate General Counsel - Privacy will serve a key role on the Elevance Health Digital and Corporate Enterprise Legal Team as a subject matter expert in privacy law....

Senior Counsel

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Provide essential support to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel and other attorneys within the department....

Legal Counsel

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Counsel....

Insurance and Wealth Management Attorney - Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 2 days ago

As Insurance Attorney: Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel within our Wealth Management Legal team, you will provide critical leadership on legal guidance related to annuities, life insurance...

Assistant General Counsel, Commercial

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Position Overview As an Assistant General Counsel, Legal, you will join a growing commercial transactions team and be focused on energy and infrastructure project development and specific...

Senior Counsel, Global Labor & Employment

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Company Description:McDonald's is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily.We continue to operate...

Director, Assistant General Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction (in good standing)....

Senior Counsel, Claim

  • Downers Grove, IL (9 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (9 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. Thats the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property...

Senior Legal Counsel, Transportation Services

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (13 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (13 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 4 days ago

With direct oversight from the VP & General Counsel, the Attorney is also responsible for researching and providing general guidance on legal issues related to the business operations....

Payments Negotiations Attorney - Assistant Vice President, Senior Counsel

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of payments? At JPMorgan Chase & Co, we offer you the opportunity to provide strategic guidance on client contract negotiations that are...

Assistant General Counsel, Transactions & Finance

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 5 days ago

The Assistant General Counsel, Transactions & Finance will serve as a key legal advisor to the Companys business segments on a wide range of matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures...

Sr. Legal Counsel

  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (22 miles from Lemont, IL)
  • 7 days ago

This will include proactively: Advising on the legal implications of potential BCDC commercial transactions, new products and experiences, customer terms and conditions, vendor engagements, and marketing...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Lemont, IL

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Lemont, 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 Lemont, 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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