General Counsel Jobs in Maryland

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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Securities Associate/Of Counsel - Investment Funds Group (Multi Office)

  • Baltimore, MD
  • moments ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • moments ago

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a...

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The Associate General Counsel and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer will report to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel, and will work as part of a team led by the Senior Associate General Counsel...

Associate General Counsel (Compliance) and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 15 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 15 hours ago

The Associate General Counsel and Deputy Chief Compliance Officer will report to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel, and will work as part of a team led by the Senior Associate General Counsel...

Lead Staff Counsel Procedural Review Auditor

  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • 2 days ago

GEICO is seeking a Staff Counsel Procedural Reviewer to join our Staff Counsel team. Job duties include conducting audits of Staff Counsel files to ensure quality file handling and reviewing...

Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A in Annapolis , Maryland About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Annapolis , Maryland About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Annapolis , Maryland About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Assistant General Counsel - Benefits & Compensation

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 4 days ago

Support mergers, acquisitions, financings, and other corporate transactions with counsel on executive compensation, benefits, equity, and employment tax matters....

Assistant General Counsel - M&A and Securities

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 9 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 9 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...

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 10 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 10 days ago

Cardinal Health Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions in Annapolis , Maryland What the Legal Department contributes to Cardinal Health The Legal Department is responsible...

Business Lines Senior Counsel

  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • 13 days ago

GEICO is looking for an experienced legal professional with a background in insurance products to serve as an embedded Product Senior Legal Advisor. In this role you will support all business...

Assistant General Counsel - Corporate & Commercial (Generation)

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 days ago

Office of General Counsel team....

Associate General Counsel, Solar Energy Contracts

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 days ago

They are seeking an Associate General Counsel to join their legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel....

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Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Technology and Data Privacy

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 15 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD
  • 15 days ago

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this is an opportunity to be an integral member of a rapidly scaling, best-in-class commercial real estate company that will have a high impact within the...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Maryland

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Maryland offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.7%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
7.9%
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 Maryland
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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