General Counsel Jobs in Burlington, 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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Deputy General Counsel

  • Everett, MA (10 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Everett, MA (10 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 6 hours ago

The Deputy General Counsel will report to the Deputy General Counsel/Special Advisor to the Commissioner and work closely with other colleagues in the Legal Office....

Sr Manager, Legal Counsel (Hybrid - Acton, MA)

  • Acton, MA (11 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Acton, MA (11 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 12 hours ago

Experience in either an in-house corporate legal department or major corporate law firm....

Associate Legal Director, Corporate Transactions and Alliances

  • Cambridge, MA (9 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Cambridge, MA (9 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 14 hours ago

Provide legal support for the successful drafting and negotiation of a broad range of transactions, including complex licensing (in and out) and partnerships (research, development and commercial...

Vice President for Legal and Government Affairs / General Counsel - Framingham State University

  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Framingham, MA (17 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

Job Description: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Vice President for Legal and Government Affairs/General Counsel serves as the Chief Legal Officer for the college, providing expert legal counsel to...

Lead Legal Counsel

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 15 hours ago

legal disputes and inquiries, through day-to-day advice Provide ad-hoc advice on various legal matters such as intellectual property rights, corporate law and various other areas of law Your job will...

Legal Counsel

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Provide general counseling and management of a full spectrum of business and legal issues, which, in addition to licensing and intellectual property matters, may include transaction structuring and...

Legislative Policy Counsel - Office of the General Counsel

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Office of the General Counsel also drafts, files, analyzes, and tracks legislation that affects the rights of CPCS clients and Agency operations....

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Senior Counsel, Legislative Affairs

  • Westwood, MA (19 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Westwood, MA (19 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Role and Scope of Position: Provides advice and transactional legal services to Eversource management, specific to regulatory and federal legislative matters\. **Essential Functions:** + Performs...

Director, Legal Counsel, HR Counsel (Hybrid - Acton, MA)

  • Acton, MA (11 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Acton, MA (11 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Manage and supervise outside counsel regarding employment litigation, audits, and investigations (e.g., EEOC, DOL, OSHA, and state/local agencies), and respond to attorney demand letters and claims...

Vice President and Chief Counsel Workplace Solutions Products (Boston)

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Interim Chief Accounting Officer (SEC Focus) - 26771General Counsel: General Counsel & Internal Legal VP/Director/AssociateSVP, Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer Boston, MA $207,075.00...

Senior Counsel

  • Salem, MA (15 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Salem, MA (15 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Partner with cross-functional teams Solve issues related to complex commercial transactions Be an independent worker and thought leader What You Will Bring: 12+ years of experience in technology transactions...

Associate General Counsel

  • Brookline, MA (13 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brookline, MA (13 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 2 days ago

, as Associate General Counsel....

Associate General Counsel Boston Children's Hospital

  • Brookline, MA (13 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brookline, MA (13 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 2 days ago

General Counsel....

Americas Legal Counsel

  • Waltham, MA (8 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (8 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 4 days ago

legal team, you will be part of the Intellectual Property team providing support on a wide range of IP-focused issues in varied areas, including managing IP contractual matters, M&A due diligence, IP litigation...

Assistant Legal Counsel

  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Boston, MA (12 miles from Burlington, MA)
  • 4 days ago

Experience with compliance issues associated with pharmaceutical research, data privacy and security matters, and/or litigation support a plus....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Burlington, MA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Burlington, 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 Burlington, 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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