General Counsel Jobs in New Jersey

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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Associate Director, Assistant General Counsel

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 1 day ago

In addition, this position will assist with various projects, litigations, and investigations as needed....

Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Trenton , New Jersey About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A in Trenton , New Jersey About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Trenton , New Jersey About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Sr. Analyst - Legal Counsel

  • Bogota, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 2 days ago

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm...

As an Artificial Intelligence and Technology Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel within our Corporate Legal Team, you will work as part of a global team focused on complex legal matters...

Associate Counsel Job Details Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 3 days ago

transactions practitioner....

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Senior Counsel, Legal Privacy & Data Security

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 4 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...

Sr. Counsel- Marketing Properties, Global Petcare

  • Newark, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Newark, NJ
  • 5 days ago

local country counsels, and then manages: day-to-day counseling, trademark clearance availability, filing strategy, enforcement strategy such as oppositions and cancellations, cease & desist letters, litigation...

The Senior Director, Associate General Counsel North America Commercial is a newly created, hybrid position and provides legal support for PTCs commercial and field-facing functions (including but not...

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Cardinal Health Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions in Trenton , New Jersey What the Legal Department contributes to Cardinal Health The Legal Department is responsible...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Ewing, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Ewing, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Position Summary: The College of New Jersey invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant General Counsel. This position will report directly to the General Counsel....

JobID: 210593859 Category: Counsel JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2025-03-03T21:37:24+00:00 JobShift: Base Pay/Salary: New York,NY $199,500.00-$275,000.00; Jersey City,NJ...

Associate Counsel - West Orange, NJ (Remote)

  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ
  • 12 days ago

experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury REQUIRED Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED Admission to the New Jersey Bar REQUIRED Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in New Jersey...

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Legal Counsel

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 13 days ago

The position will report to the Assistant General Counsel who supports our OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics business, with a dotted line to the Associate General Counsel who supports our Factiva,...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in New Jersey

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in New Jersey offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.7%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
7.9%
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 New Jersey
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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