General Counsel Jobs in Derry, NH

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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Lead settlement negotiations and participate in hearings, trials, and mediations to achieve optimal case outcomes....

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Senior Legal Counsel - Fixed Income

  • Fidelity Investments
  • Hudson, NH (11 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hudson, NH (11 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 1 day ago

Title -Senior Legal Counsel - Fixed Income The Role The FMR LLC Legal Department is seeking to hire a Prime Brokerage and Securities attorney to join the Fidelity Capital Markets Legal team. The...

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Head of Legal Operations

  • Entegris
  • Billerica, MA (23 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Billerica, MA (23 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 8 days ago

Head of Legal Operations Job Description: Head of Legal Operations This role is a new opportunity within Entegris' highly regarded Law Department. The successful candidate will serve as an...

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Senior Associate General Counsel Procure

  • ENEL NORTH AMERICA
  • Andover, MA (17 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Andover, MA (17 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 13 days ago

Description and Requirements Who We Are Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions. As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build,...

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Senior Associate General Counsel M&A Hyb

  • ENEL NORTH AMERICA
  • Andover, MA (17 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 13 days ago
  • Andover, MA (17 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 13 days ago

Description and Requirements Who We Are Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions. As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build,...

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Senior Counsel

  • BAE Systems
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 19 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 19 days ago

BAE Systems' Electronic Systems Sector is seeking an experienced lawyer to join the Electronic Systems Legal team. To assist the Deputy Chief Counsel in providing legal advice and representation...

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Senior Counsel (Hybrid)

  • BAE Systems, Inc.
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 20 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (14 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 20 days ago

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Assistant General Counsel

  • Major, Lindsey & Africa
  • North Andover, MA (17 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 22 days ago
  • North Andover, MA (17 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 22 days ago

Overview: Watts is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join its talented and collaborative legal team of 6 lawyers in the U.S....

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Senior Counsel, Finance & SEC (hybrid schedule)

  • Eversource
  • Manchester, NH (11 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 27 days ago
  • Manchester, NH (11 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 27 days ago

Education: Requires a bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor Degree Experience: Minimum of five (5) years in a law firm or corporate law department Licenses & Certifications: Admission in good standing...

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Legal Counsel

  • Schneider Electric
  • Andover, MA (17 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Andover, MA (17 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 45+ days ago

standard templates, clause libraries, and contracting best practices Support internal training initiatives related to purchasing contracts, compliance, and contracting processes Assist with other commercial...

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Vice President, Associate General Counsel

  • Fidelity Investments
  • Merrimack, NH (12 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Merrimack, NH (12 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description: Vice President, Associate General Counsel Summary The FMR LLC Legal Department has a unique opportunity for an innovative attorney to join our Asset Management Legal Team as Vice President...

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Senior Counsel, Transactions

  • Smith & Nephew
  • Andover, MA (17 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Andover, MA (17 miles from Derry, NH)
  • 60+ days ago

Act as liaison to Company Secretariat and other work as assigned by Associate General Counsel, Transactions & Corporate What will you need to be successful?...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Derry, NH

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Derry, NH 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 Derry, NH
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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