General Counsel Jobs in Acton, MA

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 Legal Director, Intellectual Property

  • Marlborough, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Marlborough, MA (13 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 hours ago

and/or potential litigation....

Senior Counsel

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 4 hours ago

This full-time position will report to the Director, Associate General Counsel, Product. This position is based in San Jose, Irvine or remote....

General Counsel: General Counsel & Internal Legal VP/ Director/Associate

  • Cambridge, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 9 hours ago

We are seeking a General Counsel & Internal Legal Professional to join our leadership team....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 23 hours ago

Organisational Design The Head of Group Commercial Legal reports directly into the Group General Counsel Team Responsibilities To manage and monitor legal and contractual matters on behalf of the FNZ...

Assistant General Counsel, Marketing Needham, MA, United States

  • Needham, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Needham, MA (19 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Member of a state bar. 10+ years marketing and advertising law experience either in-house or firm. Experience in review of marketing and claims materials....

Legal Director

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Counsel - Securities Associate Director - Global Regulatory Lead, GI & Inflammation Director, Global Regulatory Lead, GI & Inflammation Vice President Legal Counsel - US Institutional Product Team...

Legal Counsel (Commercial)

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Experience with litigation, regulatory, risk and compliance matters. High levels of accuracy and attention to detail....

4358 - Estate and Trust Administration Associate/Counsel

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 4 days ago

At Nixon Peabody, we are committed to attracting talented individuals from a wide range of experiences and cultures, including individuals from a wide range of racial, ethnic, social, economic,...

Senior Counsel, Corporate and Business Development

  • Cambridge, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (17 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and Business Development Responsibilities: Lead drafting and negotiations, structuring and counseling on transactions (including mergers...

Assistant General Counsel II Litigation

  • Lexington, MA (11 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (11 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 4 days ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Under the direction of the Vice President and Associate General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel II Litigation is responsible for representing the interests of internal FME...

AVP, Sr. Counsel, Life & Annuities

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Alternate Locations:** Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Work from Home **Work...

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Senior Legal Counsel

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Legal Counsel Print ( Apply Senior Legal Counsel Location East Boston, MA Job Type Full-Time Job Number FY2025-00157 Department Legal Division Legal Opening Date 06/23/2025 + Description +...

Legal Counsel, Privacy

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 5 days ago

This position will report to our Director & Assistant General Counsel, Privacy....

Senior Counsel, Transactions - Remote

  • Waltham, MA (12 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (12 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive...

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Senior Counsel - Contracting, R&D & Strategy

  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA (21 miles from Acton, MA)
  • 6 days ago

About Servier Pharmaceuticals Servier in the U.S. is a Boston-based, commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company launched by Servier Group in 2018. As a privately held organization, Servier is...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Acton, MA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Acton, MA 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 Acton, MA
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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