General Counsel Jobs in Illinois

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 Region Employment (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 2 days ago

Perform special assignments or projects as assigned by the Associate General Counsel and/or Assistant General Counsel, Region Employment....

Senior Legal Counsel - North America

  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 20 days ago

initiatives Lead and develop the regional legal team and collaborate with global legal colleagues to drive greater impact and high-performance The skills & experience needed as Senior Legal Counsel Juris...

Sr. Counsel Real Estate and Commercial (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum seven (7) years related commercial real estate and transactional experience in contracts required Prior in-house experience Education: Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited...

Counsel Employment Litigation (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

  • Rosemont, IL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rosemont, IL
  • 45+ days ago

Perform special assignments or projects as assigned by the Associate General Counsel and/or Assistant General Counsel, Region Employment....

Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A in Springfield , Illinois About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Remote Work

Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Springfield , Illinois About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Remote Work

Job Description At VillageMD, we're looking for a Senior Associate General Counsel of M&A and Corporate Transactions to help us transform the way healthcare is delivered and how patients are served....

Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Springfield , Illinois About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Remote Work

Associate Counsel - Chicago, IL (REMOTE)

  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Melrose Park, IL
  • 2 days ago

experience on insurance/defense/and or personal injury Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED Admission to the Illinois Bar REQUIRED Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Illinois and meet and...

Remote Work

General Counsel - JR28090-3800

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

The General Counsel advises about risks and trade-offs to support policies and decis on-making....

As an Artificial Intelligence and Technology Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel within our Corporate Legal Team, you will work as part of a global team focused on complex legal matters...

In this role focused on negotiating agreements, you will be able to apply your negotiation and transactional experience in a new context and partner with the Securities Services business to advise...

Sr Director Legal-Towers/Head of Legal

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Juris Doctor (JD) degree License to practice in any jurisdiction in the United States, a member of a state bar in good standing Extensive experience as a practicing lawyer with significant real estate...

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel-Senior Assistant Vice President as part of the Consent Orders & Regulatory Execution team in the Chief Operating Office Legal Division....

Associate General Counsel

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Provide counsel and technical assistance in developing negotiation strategies and managing real estate litigation. Other duties as assigned. Requirements A Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Illinois offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.7%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
7.9%
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 Illinois
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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