General Counsel Jobs in Louisiana

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.

1-13 of 13 Jobs

Sr. Counsel

  • Metairie, LA
  • 4 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 4 days ago

Explore life at Travelers. We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. >> Discover diversity and inclusion....

Deputy/Assistant General Counsel

  • Shreveport, LA
  • 5 days ago
  • Shreveport, LA
  • 5 days ago

How you'll make an impact: Legal Strategy & Business Partnership: Support the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel in providing strategic legal guidance across the organization....

Sr. Counsel

  • Metairie, LA
  • 7 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 7 days ago

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

Attorney General Counsel 1

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 10 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 10 days ago

Monitors and collaborates with outside counsel in the management of complex commercial transactions and matters in current or potential litigation....

Attorney-General Counsel

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 14 days ago

Outside Counsel Management Engage and manage outside legal counsel for specialized matters, ensuring cost-effective and strategic use of external resources....

Associate Counsel, Grade 68

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 18 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 18 days ago

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being...

Deputy Special Counsel (Class Code 7028)

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 18 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 18 days ago

Work includes representing the Board in litigation matters, reviewing and preparing contracts and providing legal advice to Board Administration; and related work as required....

General Counsel

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 22 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 22 days ago

Is responsible for negotiating, analyzing and drafting legal documents, such as deeds, leases, mortgages and commercial transactions....

Associate General Counsel, Real Estate

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 23 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 23 days ago

Associate General Counsel, Real Estate Tulane University in New Orleans, LA Apply Now Type: Full-Time Posted: 07/25/2025 Category: Legal Affairs General Counsel Location: New Orleans, LA Summary The...

Associate General Counsel

  • New Iberia, LA
  • 25 days ago
  • New Iberia, LA
  • 25 days ago

We're looking for an Associate General Counsel in the greater Lafayette, LA area to provide strategic legal support across the North American operations while driving risk mitigation and commercial...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 26 days ago
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • 26 days ago

Performs legal analysis and legal research of issues of moderate complexity; gives legal advice; develops documentation and participates in decisions and negotiations associated therewith; and in...

Legal Counsel (1Year Contract)

  • Central, LA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Central, LA
  • 30+ days ago

About Sembcorp Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions...

Associate Counsel , CSJ

  • New Orleans, LA
  • 60+ days ago
  • New Orleans, LA
  • 60+ days ago

Description The Center for Social Justice is a new center based at Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana that provides capital appellate and post-conviction representation to...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Louisiana

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Louisiana 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 Louisiana
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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