General Counsel Jobs in Mahwah, 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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Legal Director

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

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

Director and Senior Counsel, Macro and Spread Prod

  • Jersey City, NJ (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 11 hours ago

Perform major role in collaborating with front office, Litigation and control functions across the enterprise as needed regarding regulatory inquiries and special remediation efforts arising out of...

Senior Counsel

  • Harrison, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Harrison, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can...

Assistant General Counsel II Litigation

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:** Under the direction of the Vice President and Associate General Counsel, the Assistant General Counsel II Litigation is responsible for representing the interests of internal FME...

Legal Counsel, Clinical Legal

  • Jersey City, NJ (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 13 hours ago

At Gilead, were creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, weve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer working relentlessly to develop therapies...

Senior Counsel, Commercial & Construction

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

FLSA Classification: Exempt Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options Reports to: General Counsel Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid) About The Company: NineDot's name derives...

Associate General Counsel, Sanctions & Screening

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 15 hours ago

Associate General Counsel, Sanctions & Screening Job ID:R0376919 Full/Part-Time: Full-time Regular/Temporary: Regular Listed: 2025-04-30 Location: New York...

Senior Counsel, M&A Legal

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

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

Associate Counsel - No Fault

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

Effectively research and implement special projects as requested by the General Counsel. Handle additional special projects assigned by Senior Management....

Associate Counsel - Melville / Queens, Ny (Remote)

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

experienceInsurance defense-related litigation experienceMust be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/emailLocation a REMOTE Annual Salary...

Remote Work

Assistant General Counsel

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

Job SummaryPosition: Assistant General CounselJob Summary: The Assistant General Counsel a Healthcare will provide legal advice, support, and oversight on a broad range of healthcare-related legal matters...

Senior Counsel - Corporate and Subsidiary Governance

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day 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 (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day 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...

Assistant General Counsel

  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 1 day 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....

Senior Counsel

  • Purchase, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Purchase, NY (24 miles from Mahwah, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, were helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Mahwah, NJ

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Mahwah, 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 Mahwah, 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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