General Counsel Remote & Hybrid Only 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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HybridSenior Counsel, Corporate Legal Regulatory Engagement
- GEICO
- Bethesda, MD
- 1 day ago
- Bethesda, MD
- 1 day 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...
RemoteAssistant General Counsel - Compensation and Benefits
- Exelon
- Baltimore, MD
- 3 days ago
- Baltimore, MD
- 3 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...
HybridDirector, Assistant General Counsel - Litigation
- GEICO
- Bethesda, MD
- 6 days ago
- Bethesda, MD
- 6 days ago
As Director, Assistant General Counsel, you will be a pivotal member of our legal team....
HybridAt 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...
RemoteRender senior-level legal advice and support in connection with the complete life cycle of the adoption of new regulatory initiatives, and serve as subject matter resource in one or more areas of...
HybridThis position is responsible for directing and managing the complete life cycle of the adoption of new regulatory requirements. The incumbent provides expert knowledge to the Board of Governors...
HybridDoctor (J.D.) required 46 years of labor and employment legal experience required Experience providing strategic, client-facing legal advice in an in-house environment (preferred) or a law firm....
HybridVice President and Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Chief Legal Officer
- FINRA
- Bethesda, MD
- 15 days ago
- Bethesda, MD
- 15 days ago
Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, the Vice President and Deputy Chief of Staff is responsible for centrally overseeing a wide variety of operational functions and...
HybridVice President and Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Chief Legal Officer
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.
- Rockville, MD
- 18 days ago
- Rockville, MD
- 18 days ago
Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, the Vice President and Deputy Chief of Staff is responsible for centrally overseeing a wide variety of operational functions and...
HybridDirector, Senior Counsel - Corporate & Securities (Remote)
- United Therapeutics Corporation
- Silver Spring, MD
- 20 days ago
- Silver Spring, MD
- 20 days ago
The position reports to the EVP, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Corporate Secretary and manages day-to-day corporate legal work while also supporting contract negotiations, including major corporate...
HybridAssociate Counsel - Silver Spring, MD
- Geico Insurance
- Baltimore, MD
- 25 days ago
- Baltimore, MD
- 25 days ago
Doctor degree REQUIRED Admission to the Maryland Bar REQUIRED Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing...
RemoteSenior Counsel (10071, Grade 34)
- The Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
- Riverdale, MD
- 25 days ago
- Riverdale, MD
- 25 days ago
As a key member of the Office of the General Counsel, you will handle matters from initial liability advice through final resolution, providing sophisticated legal solutions for a diverse bi-county...
HybridAssociate Counsel - Silver Spring, MD
- GEICO
- Silver Spring, MD
- 27 days ago
- Silver Spring, MD
- 27 days ago
Doctor degree REQUIRED Admission to the Maryland Bar REQUIRED Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing...
RemoteSenior Counsel - Independent Agency, Sales & Se...
- Geico
- Bethesda, MD
- 28 days ago
- Bethesda, MD
- 28 days ago
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- Litigation
- Legal Document Preparation
- Briefs
- Administrative Law
- Commercial Law
- Securities Law
- Antitrust Law
- Privacy Law
- Outside Counsel Management
- Legal Drafting
- Technology Transactions
- Insurance Law
- Insurance Defense
- Software Licensing
- Commercial Transactions
- Pre-litigation
- Litigation Management
- Joint Ventures
- Commercial Contracts
- Complex Litigation
- Contract Law
- Corporate Law
- Securities
- Data Privacy
- Corporate Governance
- Internal Investigations
- Employment Law
- Juris Doctor
- Legal Research & Writing
- Legal Analysis
- Intellectual Property Law
- Drafting
- Legal Compliance
- Dispute Resolution
- Contract Review
- Compensation and Benefits
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Due Diligence
- Claims
- Resolution
- Acquisitions
- Artificial Intelligence
- Risk Management
- Strategy Development
- Procurement
- Finance
- Negotiation
- Military Background
- Prioritizing
- Investigation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Documentation
- Verbal Communication
- Policy Development
- Reporting
- Collaboration
- Flexibility
- Regulations
- Sales
- Research Skills
- Scheduling
- Problem Solving
- Staff Supervision
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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