General Counsel Jobs in Pikesville, MD

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 - Insurance Regulatory Counsel (Life Insurance) - Hybrid

  • Aegon
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 2 hours ago

These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications...

Hybrid

Senior Counsel - Employee Benefits (Hybrid)

  • Aegon
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 2 hours ago

These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications...

Hybrid

Assistant General Counsel

  • UnitedHealth Group
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 21 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 21 hours ago

Exelon Keyword Location Search view all jobs Assistant General Counsel - Compensation and Benefits Philadelphia, PA Posted yesterday Apply Now Who We Are We're powering a cleaner, brighter future....

Hybrid

Assistant General Counsel - Compensation and Benefits

  • Exelon
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Who We Are We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work...

Hybrid

Associate General Counsel

  • NAACP
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 4 days ago

Associate General Counsel SUPERVISOR: General Counsel DATE EFFECTIVE: May 25, 2026 DATE REVISED: May 25, 2026 LOCATION: Baltimore, MD or Washington, DC TRAVEL : Moderate JOB CLASSIFICATION : Exempt...

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Legal Operations Advisor (VP and General Counsel Office)

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 6 days ago

Vice President and Office of the General Counsel (OGC)....

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Legal Operations Advisor (VP and General Counsel Office)

  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Vice President and Office of the General Counsel (OGC)....

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General Counsel

  • Baltimore City Community College
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 10 days ago

General Counsel Job SummaryThe General Counsel is the chief legal officer of the College, reports directly to the College President and is a member of the President's Cabinet....

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Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

  • EY
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

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Associate Counsel, Employment

  • Under Armour
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Values & Innovation At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and...

Hybrid

General Counsel

  • Baltimore County Public Schools
  • Towson, MD (5 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Towson, MD (5 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 19 days ago

Leads the Office of Law in its role as in-house counsel for the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Supervises and evaluates professional and administrative staff. Directs the workflow and...

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Associate Counsel - Silver Spring, MD

  • Geico Insurance
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 26 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 26 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...

Remote

Senior Counsel, Technology and Managed Services

  • EY
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 27 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 27 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

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U.S. Legal Counsel

  • Constellium
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Responsibilities Constellium seeks to hire a U.S. Legal Counsel (Corporate and Securities) who will report to Constellium's VP, Legal & Assistant Secretary. This individual will work alongside the...

In Person

Senior Counsel - AI, Privacy & Security Legal (Hybrid)

  • Aegon
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (8 miles from Pikesville, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications...

Hybrid

Demographic Data for Pikesville, MD

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Pikesville, MD

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Pikesville, MD 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 Pikesville, MD
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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