General Counsel Jobs in Hallowell, ME

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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Senior Counsel

  • Maine State Government
  • Hallowell, ME
  • 8 days ago
  • Hallowell, ME
  • 8 days ago

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM...

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Legal Counsel, Employment

  • Norstella
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 10 days ago
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 10 days ago

This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and supports labor and employment matters across the U.S. and international jurisdictions, working closely with Human Resources to deliver practical,...

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Senior Counsel - Corporate & Securities

  • Cardinal Health
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 25 days ago
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 25 days ago

at Cardinal Health in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Senior Counsel Corporate & Securities This position is a senior counsel role and will be part of Cardinal Healths corporate...

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Senior Counsel

  • FUJIFILM
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 30+ days ago

Academic honors preferred. + Admitted to at least one state bar in good standing. + 6-8 years of relevant experience in a corporate law firm and/or in-house legal department, preferably in the Life...

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Legal Counsel

  • Norstella
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 45+ days ago

Requirements + 3-5 years experience, preferably some time in-house supporting a high-growth business + Strong background in commercial law, drafting and negotiating national and international agreements...

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Senior Counsel

  • Cushman & Wakefield
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 45+ days ago

This position reports to an Associate General Counsel....

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Senior Counsel, Commercial Legal

  • Coinbase
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 45+ days ago

at Coinbase in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Ready to be pushed beyond what you think youre capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. Its a...

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Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

  • Cushman & Wakefield
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Augusta, ME (7 miles from Hallowell, ME)
  • 45+ days ago

at Cushman & Wakefield in Augusta, Maine, United States Job Description Job Title Assistant General Counsel, Litigation Job Description Summary The Assistant General Counsel, Litigation serves as a...

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Demographic Data for Hallowell, ME

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Hallowell, ME

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Hallowell, ME offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.4%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
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 Hallowell, ME
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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