General Counsel Jobs in Jersey City, 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.

1-15 of 257 Jobs

Legal Director

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

model to achieve the Centers' strategic litigation goals....

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Director of Fair Housing (Hybrid)

Excellent legal writing, litigation and advocacy skills. Excellent interpersonal skills....

Senior Counsel, M&A Legal

  • New York City, NY (3 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (3 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 21 hours ago

In-house experience working as a corporate transactions attorney focused on M&A and investments is preferred....

General Counsel

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Pay Rate: $270,000 - $305,000 General Counsel Responsible for legal management of the company....

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Senior Counsel, Technology Transactions (confidential)

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Our customer, an American cloud computing storage device company, is seeking a highly skilled Commercial and Technology Counsel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology,...

Senior Counsel, M&A Legal

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

In-house experience working as a corporate transactions attorney focused on M&A and investments is preferred....

SVP, Associate General Counsel

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel will assist other attorneys in the department and senior members of the business, including the Deputy General Counsel and the Chief Legal Officer...

General Counsel, Trade Compliance

  • Morris Plains, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Counsel for Trade....

General Counsel, Ventures, Strategy & M&A

  • Morris Plains, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (23 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Other corporate law matters as required....

Interim Legal Counsel Role - NYC Hybrid

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Major, Lindsey & Africas Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for an Interim Technology Operations and Procurement Counsel to assist at an In-House Financial Institution. Overview :...

Legal Counsel - Specialty Lines Insurer

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

LEGAL COUNSEL - SPECIALTY LINES INSURER Legal Counsel - Specialty Lines Insurer Job details Posted 11 April 2025 Salary US$120000 - US$200000 per annum + benefits package Location New York Job...

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Assistant General Counsel - Emergency Prepare

  • Long Island City, NY (7 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Long Island City, NY (7 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree and admission to the New York State Bar One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to passing any state bar; AND Master's degree from an accredited...

Assistant General Counsel

  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (4 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

transactions, real estate transactions, construction or procurement....

Senior Counsel, Legal Strategy

  • Florham Park, NJ (17 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (17 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable...

Associate General Counsel, Market Access & Pricing - Remote

  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (19 miles from Jersey City, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The opportunity The Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, Market Access and Pricing role reports directly to the SVP of Value & Access with a matrix reporting line to the SVP, General Counsel...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Jersey City, NJ offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
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 Jersey City, 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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