General Counsel Jobs in Missouri

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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Associate Staff Counsel

Responsibilities: Litigation Execution: Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, hearings, trials, mediations, and drafting legal documents such as pleadings and motions....

EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our...

General Counsel

  • Arnold, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Arnold, MO
  • 3 days ago

General Counsel Anne Arundel Community College, United States about 21 hours ago Location: Arnold, MISSOURI Job Type: FullTime Title: General Counsel Department: Legal Counsel Campus Location: Arnold...

Assistant Attorney General/Deputy Chief Counsel - Labor Section

  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 3 days ago

counsel work for boards and commissions....

Staff Counsel, eDiscovery Services

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared...

Remote Work

Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence

  • Anderson, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Anderson, MO
  • 4 days ago

... Intellectual Property Center of Expertise Join the Intellectual Property Center of Expertise as a Senior Counsel, IP and AI. In this role, you will provide advice and counsel to teams across...

Senior Counsel, Employment

  • Anderson, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Anderson, MO
  • 4 days ago

... Our Legal team ensures that as the company works to make good decisions for customers, those decisions are also lawful and ethical. We need experts to make sure our facilities follow all laws...

Sr Counsel, Operations

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago

Overview The Senior Counsel, Operations supports the Department's functions including contract development, review and negotiation, commercial transactions support, regulatory compliance, process improvements...

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Deputy/Assistant General Counsel

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago

How you'll make an impact: Legal Strategy & Business Partnership: Support the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel in providing strategic legal guidance across the organization....

Senior Counsel

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago

Prepares and negotiates all types of commercial transactions related to projects and corporate functions. Includes prime and subcontracts, vendor and support services....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago

of hospital policies, workers compensation, and employment law, as requested by the Associate General Counsel or General Counsel Represents the Office of General Counsel in internal committees and...

Senior Counsel, Open Banking Senior Counsel, Open Banking

  • O Fallon, MO
  • 11 days ago
  • O Fallon, MO
  • 11 days ago

Senior Counsel, Open Banking Mastercard 3.6 ( ) O'Fallon, MO Why you should apply for a job to Mastercard : 4.8/5 in supportive management 71% say women are treated fairly and equally to men 100%...

Director, Senior Counsel - TPRM Director, Senior Counsel - TPRM

  • O Fallon, MO
  • 11 days ago
  • O Fallon, MO
  • 11 days ago

Director, Senior Counsel - TPRM Mastercard 3.6 ( ) O'Fallon, MO Why you should apply for a job to Mastercard : 4.8/5 in supportive management 71% say women are treated fairly and equally to men...

Senior Counsel - Contracts Center of Excellence

  • Cassville, MO
  • 11 days ago
  • Cassville, MO
  • 11 days ago

... We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Counsel to support the companys Procurement function and other related categories, with a focus on providing legal expertise in...

Associate Senior Counsel - Enterprise Investigations- Hybrid

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 11 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 11 days ago

We are seeking a seasoned legal Associate Attorney for our Employment Litigation & Investigations team....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Missouri

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Missouri 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 Missouri
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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