General Counsel Jobs in Morris Plains, 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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Vice President, Associate General Counsel

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

This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President/Deputy General Counsel....

Senior Counsel, Commercial Leasing / Real Estate

  • West Orange, NJ (12 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • West Orange, NJ (12 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

leasing and real estate law, ideally with a focus on healthcare real estate required + Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school required + Admission to the New Jersey State Bar or eligibility...

Legal Counsel, Essential Home

  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Knowledge of advertising law. Experience of dispute resolution and litigation. The ability to interface effectively with internal senior management....

Insurance and Wealth Management Attorney - Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel

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

As Insurance Attorney: Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel within our Wealth Management Legal team, you will provide critical leadership on legal guidance related to annuities, life insurance...

Senior Counsel, Corporate Governance

  • Orange, NJ (14 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orange, NJ (14 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school required Admission to practice law in the State of New Jersey or ability to obtain in-house counsel license in NJ Minimum of 7-10 years...

Senior Counsel, Data Ventures

  • East Orange, NJ (15 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ (15 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

... Imagine a position that allows you to apply your trusted legal expertise while working alongside the worlds largest retailer. Imagine an opportunity where your knowledge takes you beyond the...

Senior Counsel, Walmart Connect

  • Clifton, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Clifton, NJ (18 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

... Imagine a position that allows you to apply your trusted legal expertise while working alongside the worlds largest retailer. Imagine an opportunity where your knowledge takes you beyond the...

Associate Counsel

  • Morristown, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

My Client is seeking an Associate Counsel to join their rapidly growing Finance & Insurance (F&I) company. The focus of this role will include executing corporate legal strategy across a...

Assistant General Counsel - Labor

  • Boonton, NJ (7 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boonton, NJ (7 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Know Your Rights: Responsibilities The Assistant General Counsel Labor must be a seasoned labor attorney....

Director Cyber Legal Counsel

  • Whippany, NJ (3 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ (3 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Purpose of the role To help ensure that the Cyber, Data, IP & Emerging Tech Legal activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal and...

Legal Director, NA

  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Experience in commercial transactions in the consumer products industry. Admitted to a State Bar in good standing in one or more jurisdictions in the U.S....

General Counsel of Americas

  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Job Title: General Counsel of Americas Location: Parsippany, New Jersey Reporting To: Midea Group Global General Counsel (based in China) Position Type: Full-time, Exempt About Midea America Midea America...

IP Counsel/Senior Counsel

  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Qualification & Requirements: · Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited US law school. Active bar member in good standing. · Admitted to Practice law in the U.S....

Compliance Counsel/Senior Counsel

  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (4 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Job Title: Compliance Counsel/Senior Counsel Location: Parsippany, New Jersey (Midea America Corporation Headquarters) Reporting to: General Counsel, Midea Americas Position Type: Full-time, Exempt...

Senior Counsel, R&D Innovation Legal (Specialty, Aesthetics, and R&D Strategies)

  • Florham Park, NJ (6 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (6 miles from Morris Plains, NJ)
  • 11 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...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Morris Plains, NJ

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Morris Plains, 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 Morris Plains, 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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