General Counsel Jobs in Little Falls, 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 254 Jobs

Legal Director

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, 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 - Corporate and Subsidiary Governance

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

The role works closely with the General Counsel, the Office of the CEO and other senior executives and with the Corporate Secretary's Office of the parent company and provides an opportunity for exposure...

SVP, Associate General Counsel - Institutions/Banking and Lending

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 hour ago

The SVP, Associate General Counsel - Institutions/Banking and Lending will assist other attorneys in the department and senior members of the business, including the Deputy General Counsel and the Chief...

Senior Counsel, Structured Products

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

complex asset securitization and financing transactions; (vi) engaging and managing outside counsel; (vii) assisting with internal and external examinations and investigations as well as bankruptcy and litigation...

Assistant General Counsel

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 2 hours ago

Advise on insider trading, and competition/antitrust laws as they relate to the Moody's Ratings business. Advise on errors and corrections in Moody's Ratings processes and publications....

Legal Counsel, Commercial

  • New York City, NY (16 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (16 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

At JFrog, we're reinventing DevOps to help the world's greatest companies innovate -- and we want you along for the ride. This is a special place with a unique combination of brilliance, spirit...

Senior Counsel, M&A Legal

  • New York City, NY (16 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (16 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

General Counsel

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day 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 (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day 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 (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, 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 (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, 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 (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Counsel for Trade....

General Counsel, Ventures, Strategy & M&A

  • Morris Plains, NJ (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Other corporate law matters as required....

Interim Legal Counsel Role - NYC Hybrid

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Little Falls, 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 :...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Little Falls, NJ

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Little Falls, 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 Little Falls, 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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