General Counsel Jobs in Naperville, 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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Assistant General Counsel - ComEd Project Development (Hybrid)

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (11 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (11 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 7 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 - ComEd Interconnection (Hybrid)

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (11 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (11 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 7 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...

VP, Assistant General Counsel - Claims and Carrier Compliance

  • Oak Brook, IL (10 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (10 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 2 days ago

For more information, visit www.hubgroup.com Job Summary: The VP, Assistant General Counsel Claims & Carrier Compliance will lead the Companys claims and carrier compliance teams....

Legal Counsel

  • Niles, IL (24 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Niles, IL (24 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The successful candidate will report directly to the Associate General Counsel in Europe and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure legal compliance and promote best practices within the...

Senior Counsel

  • Addison, IL (12 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Addison, IL (12 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 6 days 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...

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

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (11 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (11 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 7 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...

VP, Assistant General Counsel - M&A/Corporate

  • Oak Brook, IL (10 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (10 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Essential Job Functions: Lead legal support for M&A transactions, including due diligence, drafting and negotiating agreements, and post-closing integration. Provide legal support for SEC...

Senior Counsel

  • Lisle, IL (2 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (2 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Your Job Koch Commercial has a Senior Counsel opening on their team! This is a critical role in providing legal guidance and support to the Koch Engineering Services (KES) businesses, primarily to...

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

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (11 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (11 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 9 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 (2 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (2 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 9 days ago

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

Senior Counsel - Transactions (M&A)

  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer...

Senior Counsel, Claim

  • Downers Grove, IL (6 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (6 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 29 days ago

a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers....

Senior Legal Counsel, Transportation Services

  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (11 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL (11 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 30+ 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....

Assistant Attorney to the Chief Legal Officer

  • Elgin, IL (17 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL (17 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: Administration - Non-Certified/ Attorney Date Posted: 6/9/2025 Location: Chief Legal Office Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Until Filled    Position / Title: Assistant...

Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment

  • Rosemont, IL (19 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (19 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Perform special assignments or projects as assigned by the General Counsel or the CHRO....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Naperville, IL

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Naperville, 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 Naperville, 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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