General Counsel Jobs in Edison, NJ

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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Technology Legal Senior Counsel

  • JP Morgan Chase
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 20 hours ago

At least 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or corporate law environment....

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Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel

  • Provident Financial Services
  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Iselin, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

POSITION SUMMARY Provident Financial Services, Inc. and Provident Bank seek a Senior Vice President & Deputy General Counsel to join the Legal Department....

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Senior Counsel, Employment Law

  • Geico Insurance
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being...

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Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Legal - U.S. Market Access and Pricing

  • AbbVie, Inc
  • Florham Park, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Senior Counsel will report to the Associate General Counsel, Global Commercial Legal - U.S. Market Access and Pricing....

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Privacy Senior Counsel

  • Fiserv, Inc.
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (10 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (10 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv. We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial...

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Deputy General Counsel

  • City of New York
  • Bowling Green, NY (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bowling Green, NY (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

DCWP seeks an experienced and results-driven Deputy General Counsel for Counseling and Operations who will work closely with the General Counsel and the Commissioner, and in tandem with the Deputy General...

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Legal Counsel

  • City of New York
  • Peck Slip, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Peck Slip, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Our legal team serves as a liaison to the city courts, law enforcement, legal advocates and our own Office of General Counsel and provides legal-guidance, division-wide on issues that arise from the...

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Senior Counsel-Employment Law

  • Albertsons Companies
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons...

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Associate General Counsel and Records Access Officer

  • City of New York
  • Peck Slip, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Peck Slip, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

This position will report to DOI's General Counsel, and work with the General Counsel Unit and agency attorneys....

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Senior Counsel

  • New York City, NY
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable...

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Deputy General Counsel

  • New York City, NY
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

DCWP seeks an experienced and results-driven Deputy General Counsel for Counseling and Operations who will work closely with the General Counsel and the Commissioner, and in tandem with the Deputy General...

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Associate Counsel

  • Fabuwood Cabinetry
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing. 2-6 years of experience in transactional or commercial law (law firm or in-house), preferably...

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Attorney-Advisor (Tax) - Special Counsel (INTL)

  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (19 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Summary With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found...

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Technology Legal Senior Counsel

  • JP Morgan
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

At least 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or corporate law environment....

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Director, Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

  • Geico Insurance
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

As Director, Assistant General Counsel, you will be a pivotal member of our legal team....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Edison, NJ

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Edison, NJ 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 Edison, NJ
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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