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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Staff counsel

litigation process....

Business Lines - Counsel or Senior Counsel - Specialty Lines

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

at least 5 to 7 years of experience at a law firm or in-house setting serving as a legal advisor or coverage counselor for products within the property/casualty insurance industry or an insurance litigation...

Staff Counsel - 719498

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

The General Counsel Division at DCWP seeks an attorney to serve as a Staff Counsel in the License Review Unit, primarily focusing on licensing issues, including the investigation, enforcement, litigation...

Deputy General Counsel for Operations and Legislation

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

You will report to the General Counsel....

Staff counsel

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

litigation process....

Associate General Counsel

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

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES Under the direction of the General Counsel, provide general corporate legal services, legal support, and counsel on brokerage-related legal matters, including Draft, review...

General Counsel (Ventures, Strategy, M&A)

  • Morris Plains, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (23 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Other corporate law matters as required....

Senior Counsel, Corporate and Business Development

  • Madison, NJ (16 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Madison, NJ (16 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and Business Development Responsibilities: Lead drafting and negotiations, structuring and counseling on transactions (including mergers...

Legal Counsel

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

Overview Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to support the senior counsel in advising and supporting a wide range of legal matters across the global ICE Data Services business units, with a...

Senior Legal Counsel - BD&L

  • East Hanover, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • East Hanover, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Administrative Law, Automated Process, Behavioral Economics, Business Acumen, Business Partners, Compliance Risk, Conflict Management, Empathy (Inactive), Finance, Law (Legal System), Legal Advice, Litigation...

Vice President, Associate General Counsel

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

The Vice President, Associate General Counsel serves as a corporate generalist with a primary focus on commercial contracts, while also providing oversight of litigation and employment matters and supporting...

Senior Counsel, eDiscovery

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Serve as the lead legal advisor on eDiscovery-related matters across global litigation, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations....

Legal Counsel

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

The Legal Counsel will report to the Associate General Counsel and will work collaboratively both within our Strategy Team and across all functions at Ascend....

Assistant General Counsel III - Appeals, Torts

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

The incumbent will have a very high level of expertise in all phases of tort litigation and appellate practice, as well as extensive knowledge of Federal, State and local laws....

Associate General Counsel - Commercial Transactions

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Anticipated End Date: 2025-07-19 Position Title: Associate General Counsel - Commercial Transactions Job Description: Associate General Counsel - Commercial Transactions Location: This role requires...

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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
73.5%
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 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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