General Counsel Jobs in Somerset, 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

Associate Staff Counsel

Qualifications Jurisdiction will be in North Jersey Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school....

Senior Counsel

  • Warren, NJ (9 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Warren, NJ (9 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

About Pharming Pharming Group N.V. (Nasdaq: PHAR/Euronext Amsterdam: PHARM) is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with rare, debilitating, and...

Senior Counsel, Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs, Employee Benefits and ERISA Compliance

  • Orange, NJ (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, NJ (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Counsel Location: SBC Corporation Department Name: General Counsel Office Req #: ......

Senior Counsel, Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs, Grants, Funding & Regulatory Compliance

  • Orange, NJ (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, NJ (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Counsel Location: SBC Corporation Department Name : General Counsel Office Req #: ......

Senior Counsel, Assistant Vice President of Legal Affairs, Clinical Research & Regulatory Compliance

  • Orange, NJ (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, NJ (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Counsel Location : SBC Corporation Department Name : General Counsel Office Req #: ......

Senior Counsel / Assistant Vice President, Legal Affairs, Managed Care Contracting

  • Orange, NJ (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Orange, NJ (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Counsel Location: SBC Corporation Department Name: General Counsel Office Req #: ......

Assistant General Counsel - PHISCO (Hybrid)

  • Washington Crossing, PA (23 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Washington Crossing, PA (23 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Assistant General Counsel - PHISCO (Hybrid) Legal Washington, Washington, DC; Trenton, New Jersey; Newark, Delaware Hybrid PHI Service Company 25878 07/01/2025 Job Description Who We Are We're powering...

Associate Staff Counsel

  • Staten Island, NY (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Staten Island, NY (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school....

Senior Counsel

  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

. + Partner with cross-functional teams + Solve issues related to complex commercial transactions + Be an independent worker and thought leader **What You Will Bring:** + 12+ years of experience in...

Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

  • Bridgewater, NJ (8 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (8 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

paralegals + Tracking and optimizing litigation spend and utilizing IT tools for cost-effectiveness **Requirements:** + Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school + Current bar membership + 10...

Assistant General Counsel - PHISCO (Hybrid)

  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Who We Are We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work...

Senior Counsel-Merchant Solutions

  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (13 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • Berkeley Heights, NJ (13 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv.** We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (24 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Education/Experience: Bachelor degree is required and requires Juris Doctor from accredited law school....

AVP, Sr. Counsel, Life & Annuities

  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (22 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

Alternate Locations:** Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Work from Home **Work...

Remote Work

Assistant General Counsel

  • Bridgewater, NJ (8 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 13 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (8 miles from Somerset, NJ)
  • 13 days ago

paralegals Tracking and optimizing litigation spend and utilizing IT tools for cost-effectiveness Requirements: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school Current bar membership 10+ years of experience...

Demographic Data for Somerset, NJ

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Somerset, NJ

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Somerset, 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 Somerset, 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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