General Counsel Jobs in Pontiac, MI

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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Legal Counsel, Data Privacy Manager and Information Security Officer

  • Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft
  • Auburn Hills, MI (2 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (2 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 2 days ago

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR POSITION SUMMARY The Legal Counsel, Data Privacy Manager and Information Security Officer will be an integral part of the North American Legal, Compliance and Information...

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Legal Counsel

  • Rolls Royce
  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Collaborate closely with the RollsRoyce Power Systems AG General Counsel team, global RollsRoyce legal colleagues, and business partners across Germany, the UK, and other international locations....

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Legal Counsel - Senior Manager/Manager, Servicing

  • Credit Acceptance
  • Southfield, MI (11 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 6 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (11 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 6 days ago

Credit Acceptance is proud to be an award-winning company with local and national workplace recognition in multiple categories! Our world-class culture is shaped by dedicated Team Members who...

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Senior Counsel

  • Corewell Health
  • Southfield, MI (11 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Southfield, MI (11 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications Required Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school 7 years of relevant experience (Required) Significant experience advising on complex digital services, technology, and commercial...

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Director and Senior Counsel, USG

  • RTX
  • Farmington, MI (12 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Farmington, MI (12 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 15 days ago

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading...

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Associate General Counsel Partnerships and Commer

  • Rivian
  • Plymouth, MI (24 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 16 days ago
  • Plymouth, MI (24 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 16 days ago

Role Summary As Associate General Counsel, Partnerships and Commercial, you will serve as a strategic legal lead for Rivian's most ambitious technology and mobility initiatives....

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Associate General Counsel - Partnerships and Commercial

  • Rivian
  • Plymouth, MI (24 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 17 days ago
  • Plymouth, MI (24 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 17 days ago

Role Summary As Associate General Counsel, Partnerships and Commercial, you will serve as a strategic legal lead for Rivian's most ambitious technology and mobility initiatives....

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Senior Counsel Corporate Treasury

  • Stellantis
  • Lake Angelus, MI
  • 27 days ago
  • Lake Angelus, MI
  • 27 days ago

Back 20d Senior Counsel - Corporate & Treasury#2016834 Auburn Hills, Michigan, United StatesApply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Job Description Job DescriptionStellantis is seeking a Senior...

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Regional Legal Counsel

  • Adler Pelzer USA
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Advise on product liability and engineering risk decisions....

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Director, Associate General Counsel R&D

  • PTC Therapeutics
  • Warren, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Warren, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 30+ days ago

Site: www.ptcbio.com Job Description Summary: The Associate General Counsel - R D/Tech Ops is a hybrid position based in our Warren, NJ office, providing legal support for PTC's Research & Development...

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Senior Counsel - Deposit & Bank Operations

  • Western Alliance Bank
  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Novi, MI (18 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Senior Counsel - Deposit & Bank Operations Location: CityScape What you'll do: Senior Counsel working within the Deposit & Bank Operations practice group reports to the Deputy General Counsel and works...

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Sr. Staff Counsel Early Resolution Program Auburn

  • ADP Inc
  • Lake Angelus, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lake Angelus, MI
  • 45+ days ago

practice, settlement positioning, and reportingManage and continuously improve the Warranty Early Resolution Program, including criteria, workflows, and metrics to resolve claims efficiently and reduce...

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Senior Counsel - Corporate & Treasury

  • Stellantis NV
  • Auburn Hills, MI (2 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (2 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description Stellantis is seeking a Senior Counsel - Corporate & Treasury for a dual-focus role, serving as the regional lead for Corporate matters and supporting the global lead for Treasury...

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Staff Counsel

  • Stellantis NV
  • Auburn Hills, MI (2 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI (2 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

practice, settlement evaluation, and reporting; help ensure adherence to litigation guidelines and budgets Support the Warranty Early Resolution Program by identifying suitable matters, coordinating...

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Senior Legal Counsel

  • Inteva Products
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Troy, MI (8 miles from Pontiac, MI)
  • 60+ days ago

This position will report to the Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Pontiac, MI

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Pontiac, MI 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 Pontiac, MI
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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