General Counsel Jobs in New Mexico

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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Senior Counsel

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 12 hours ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 12 hours 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...

AVP, Sr. Counsel, Life & Annuities

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 7 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 7 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...

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Assistant General Counsel or Principal/Senior Attorney

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 13 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 13 days ago

Minimum Requirements for Assistant General Counsel (Salary Range: $175,000 - $210,000) Juris Doctorate degree from ABA accredited law school....

Manager, Staff Counsel - Albuquerque, NM

  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 15 days ago
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • 15 days ago

Must have a minimum of seven years of litigation experience, including insurance defense or personal injury. Management experience preferred....

Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 15 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 15 days ago

**_Job Summary_** The Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory will be responsible for advising on matters pertaining to laws governing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); other ingredient, additive...

Senior Counsel, Biopharma Solutions & Strategic Sourcing

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 15 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 15 days ago

. + When the business engages in litigation, serves as a primary liaison and expert on the business in support of the Litigation team. + Advises business unit leaders on terms, risks and due diligence...

Legal Counsel Contracting & Revenue Cycle Management

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 16 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 16 days ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** Humana is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its Home Solutions line of business, including CenterWell Home Health, one of the...

Legal Counsel

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 27 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 27 days ago

law, drafting and negotiating national and cross-border agreements + Diversified in-house legal experience is an advantage....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 29 days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 29 days ago

. + When the business engages in litigation, serves as a primary liaison and expert on the business in support of the Litigation team. + Advises business unit leaders on terms, risks and due diligence...

Assistant General Counsel - At-Home Solutions

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 30+ days ago

The Assistant General Counsel At-Home Solutions will be responsible for providing exceptional legal advice and guidance to Cardinal Healths At-Home Solutions (AHS) business clients, a leading home healthcare...

Chief General Counsel

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 30+ days ago

The New Mexico Health Care Authority ensures that all New Mexicans can achieve their highest level of health by delivering whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, high-quality health care and...

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary The Executive Vice President and General Counsel is a senior level management position for the New Mexico Association of Realtors (NMAR)....

Legal Director

  • Farmington, NM
  • 30+ days ago
  • Farmington, NM
  • 30+ days ago

Between $70k and $120k Per Year Position range in Farmington MSA $62k - $138k Per Year Legal Director Native American Disability Law Center Occupation: Chief Executives Location: Farmington, NM -...

General Counsel

  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • 60+ days ago

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the State's leading law enforcement agency with a $220 million budget and 1,350+ employees assigned throughout the State. The Office of Legal...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in New Mexico

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in New Mexico 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 New Mexico
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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