General Counsel Jobs in Albany, NY

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 Counsel, Claim

  • Albany, NY
  • 18 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 18 hours ago

Who Are We?** Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. Thats the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property...

Assistant Counsel (Working Title: Associate Counsel)

  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 1 day ago

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Associate Counsel

  • Albany, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 7 days ago

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Legal Counsel

  • Albany, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 9 days ago

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

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Albany, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 11 days ago

laws and industry, particularly Anti-Kickback Statute, is strongly preferred **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Providing sound, practical judgment in the interpretation and application...

Associate Counsel - VID 189254

  • Albany, NY
  • 11 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 11 days ago

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AML CTF Regulated Business Lead - Senior Legal Counsel

  • Amsterdam, NY (22 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (22 miles from Albany, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Job Description The primary role of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing (AML/CTF) Regulated Business Lead is to lead Accenture's AML Centre of Excellence (CoE) and be...

Assistant General Counsel - At-Home Solutions

  • Albany, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 15 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...

Job Description: FUNCTION & SCOPE: Supports the Office of the General Counsel and Board Secretary, Office of Human Resources., and the Board of Directors to provide comprehensive and confidential administrative...

Associate Counsel for Senate Majority Programs

  • Albany, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 15 days ago

Candidates who possess a Juris Doctor, or candidates possessing similar relevant experience and/or educational achievement may be alternatively considered for the title of Associate Counsel on a case-by-case...

Senior Counsel

  • Albany, NY
  • 25 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 25 days ago

This full-time position is based at Western Digitals office in Irvine, California, or San Jose, California and will report to the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, Contract Management Organization...

Senior Counsel Corporate, Real Estate Transactions

  • Albany, NY
  • 25 days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 25 days ago

_Senior Counsel Corporate, Real Estate Transactions_** This position is a senior counsel role and will be part of Cardinal Healths corporate legal team focusing on real estate transactions. This...

Associate Counsel

  • Albany, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 30+ days ago

NYS Adirondack Park Agency - Incumbent will provide the Agency Counsel and/or Agency Head with legal advice for the agency Board and staff in all matters, including litigation, briefs and legal...

Location: Albany, NY Category: Administrative and Professional Posted On: Thu May 1 2025 Job Description: FUNCTION & SCOPE: Supports the Office of the General Counsel and Board Secretary, Office of...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Albany, NY

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Albany, NY 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 Albany, NY
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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