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.

1-15 of 62 Jobs

General Counsel, Trade Compliance

  • Morris Plains, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Counsel for Trade....

General Counsel, Ventures, Strategy & M&A

  • Morris Plains, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Other corporate law matters as required....

Senior Counsel - Data Governance, Privacy, and Cybersecurity

  • West Deptford, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • West Deptford, NJ
  • 2 days ago

This role will report to the Assistant General Counsel - Data Governance, Privacy, and Cybersecurity and will collaborate with other legal, business, and functional teams across the enterprise.While...

Senior Counsel, Legal Strategy

  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ
  • 2 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...

Associate General Counsel, Market Access & Pricing - Remote

  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ
  • 2 days ago

The opportunity The Senior Director, Associate General Counsel, Market Access and Pricing role reports directly to the SVP of Value & Access with a matrix reporting line to the SVP, General Counsel...

Remote Work

Senior Counsel, Regulatory Law

  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago

At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

Assistant General Counsel Strategic Enterprise Sales

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 5 days ago

**The Role** Reporting to the VP/Deputy General Counsel, this role is responsible for managing and handling legal support for one or more regions within Lumen's Strategic Enterprise sales channel....

Senior Counsel Derivatives

  • Whippany, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ
  • 7 days ago

This role will report to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel, MII & Derivatives....

VP Assistant General Counsel

  • NJ
  • 10 days ago
  • NJ
  • 10 days ago

VP Assistant General Counsel We are a rapidly growing brand, and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us....

Legal Counsel

  • Edison, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Monitor and provide advice concerning litigation, approvals, apply for and secure bond releases, homeowner disputes and condominium transition....

Assistant General Counsel

  • South Orange, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • South Orange, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Litigation management and support and subpoena and record requests. Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school....

Associate General Counsel - Tax Planning and Legal

  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 11 days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 11 days ago

Managing Associate General Counsel, Global Tax Planning and Legal....

Senior Counsel - Corporate

  • West Deptford, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • West Deptford, NJ
  • 12 days ago

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver...

Senior Counsel, Data Ventures

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 13 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...

Assistant General Counsel Seton Hall University

  • South Orange, NJ
  • 13 days ago
  • South Orange, NJ
  • 13 days ago

Litigation management and support and subpoena and record requests. Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school....

Demographic Data for New Jersey

Moving to New Jersey? Find some basic demographic data about New Jersey below.


Local
National
9,288,994
232,891

General Counsel Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireLegal curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
Certificate in Behavioral Health
Are you intrigued by the inner workings of the mind? Gain an in-depth understanding of how social, cultural and biological factors contribute to mental health. Enhance your expertise, increase...
Fundamentals of Alternative Investments
The first certificate program available on UniFi by CAIA, the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments offers a foundation of core concepts in alternative investments and fills a critical education...
240 Tutoring FTCE
The only study guide you need to pass your Florida exam - guaranteed! Get the results you want and the resources you need. The entire Florida (FTCE) study guide catalog is included in the...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job titles


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
73.6%
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 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%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



General Counsel Related Career Advice Articles

Lawyer and paralegal review files in preparation for client meeting.
The Case of Paralegal vs. Legal Assistant

Paralegals and legal assistants provide valuable law office support, but what's the difference between the two roles? Read on to learn about each position's duties and responsibilities.

Read article »
Closeup of several law books on a shelf
7 Exciting Practice Areas for Young Lawyers

Completing law school and passing the bar are incredible accomplishments on their own, but then what? Find out which practice areas and specialties have bright outlooks and attractive earning potential.

Read article »