General Counsel Jobs in Newport, KY

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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Chief Counsel Of The Prosecution Section

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 3 days ago

The City of Cincinnati Solicitor's Office (Law Department) is seeking a strong, dynamic, and experienced leader to serve as the Chief Counsel of the Prosecution Section.The Chief Counsel serves as...

Legal Counsel, Payments

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 7 days ago

Make banking a Fifth Third better We connect great people to great opportunities. Are you ready to take the next step? Discover a career in banking at Fifth Third Bank. GENERAL FUNCTION This...

Senior Counsel - Commercial

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 8 days ago

Senior Counsel - Commercial GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation Location Cincinnati Posted date 18 hours ago Minimum level N/A Employment type Full-time Job category Other Job Description...

Senior Counsel - Commercial

  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (14 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 9 days ago

Job Description Summary The Senior Commercial Counsel provides ongoing legal advice and support to business leaders across the Supply Chain organization of GE Aerospace. The Legal Contract and...

Chief Counsel (Prosecution)(Unclassified)

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 11 days ago

General Statement of Duties The City of Cincinnati Solicitor's Office (Law Department) is seeking a strong, dynamic, and experienced leader to serve as the Chief Counsel of the Prosecution...

Chief Counsel (Prosecution)(Unclassified)

  • Cincinnati, OH (2 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 12 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (2 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 12 days ago

The City of Cincinnati Solicitors Office (Law Department) is seeking a strong, dynamic, and experienced leader to serve as the Chief Counsel of the Prosecution Section. The Chief Counsel serves as...

General Counsel

  • Batavia, OH (17 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Batavia, OH (17 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 16 days ago

Milacron is seeking a General Counsel to join our team in Batavia, OH....

Senior Counsel

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 22 days ago

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

Senior Corporate Associate/Senior Counsel

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 25 days ago

Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP has an opportunity for a corporate associate to be a part of highly regarded and sophisticated corporate/transactional practice in any of our Ohio offices. The ideal...

Chief Compliance Officer or Senior Counsel

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 25 days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 25 days ago

Opportunity for a Chief Compliance Officer or Senior Counsel in the Investment Management group. The preference is to find someone for our Cleveland, Columbus, or Cincinnati office. This role will...

Senior Counsel - Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 45+ days ago

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 60+ days ago

Counsel and business leadership Maintain and grow relationships with vendors and title companies Assist Operations and Leadership in problem-solving and managing risk Manage communications and deliverables...

Senior Counsel Life Insurance & Annuity

  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cincinnati, OH (6 miles from Newport, KY)
  • 60+ days ago

Undertakes complex research assignments from General Counsel and/or Deputy, Associate or Assistant General Counsels....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Newport, KY

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Newport, KY 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 Newport, KY
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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