General Counsel Jobs in Kentucky

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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Associate General Counsel, Employment

  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago

As the Associate General Counsel, you will provide critical legal counseling and support to global HR Teams on employment law compliance....

Associate General Counsel, Compliance

  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 16 hours ago

As the Associate General Counsel, you will provide critical legal counseling and support on compliance matters. Location Remote, U.S. or U.K....

Legal Counsel

  • KY
  • 1 day ago
  • KY
  • 1 day ago

Required Qualifications: Use your skills to make an impact Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school; Active and licensed membership in a state bar association;...

Remote Work

General Counsel

  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago

and general counseling experience in a business environment....

Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 8 days ago

**The Role** Reporting to the VP/Deputy General Counsel, this role will serve as a primary legal contact for the Treasury department....

Remote Work

Legal Counsel

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 8 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 8 days ago

law, drafting and negotiating national and cross-border agreements + Diversified in-house legal experience is an advantage....

Legal Counsel, Payments

  • Newport, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Newport, KY
  • 9 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...

Staff Counsel II

  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 9 days ago

The Kentucky Staff Counsel II manages / resolves collection litigation; provides legal support for the collections litigation business unit; oversees or interacts with outside collections /...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 10 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 10 days ago

laws and industry, particularly Anti-Kickback Statute, is strongly preferred **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Providing sound, practical judgment in the interpretation and application...

Assistant General Counsel - At-Home Solutions

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 14 days ago

The Assistant General Counsel - At-Home Solutions will be responsible for providing exceptional legal advice and guidance to Cardinal Health's At-Home Solutions (AHS) business clients, a leading home...

Senior Counsel

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 24 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 24 days ago

This full-time position is based at Western Digital's office in Irvine, California, or San Jose, California and will report to the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, Contract Management Organization...

Senior Counsel Corporate, Real Estate Transactions

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 24 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 24 days ago

_Senior Counsel - Corporate, Real Estate Transactions_** This position is a senior counsel role and will be part of Cardinal Health's corporate legal team focusing on real estate transactions....

Associate General Counsel Energy

  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking an Associate General Counsel Energy. This position is based out of either our Oak Ridge, TN, or Lexington, KY office, and hybrid/remote is an option for this position....

Senior Counsel - Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 30+ 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...

Senior Counsel Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Commercial Transactions

  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago

Commercial Transactions Provide strategic legal and business guidance to internal and external business clients....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Kentucky

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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