General Counsel Jobs in Kew Gardens, 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

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

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Associate Director & Senior Counsel, Equity Derivatives

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Job Description What is the opportunity? As Senior Counsel in RBC's US Capital Markets Law Group, based out of NYC and Jersey City, you will provide legal coverage for several business lines...

Associate General Counsel

  • Queens Village, NY (4 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Queens Village, NY (4 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Hours: Full-time - 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 DDC Law is looking for an Associate General Counsel to conduct various types of legal assessments with increasing complexity...

Assistant Chief Counsel

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) is now accepting applications for General Attorney positions, including in its New York City and Hudson valley locations, as well as possible...

Associate General Counsel

  • Bronx, NY (8 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (8 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 1 day ago

You will report to the Deputy General Counsel for Real Estate Transactions....

Consumer Banking Attorney - Vice President Assistant General Counsel

  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (13 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 1 day ago

As a Consumer Banking Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel in the Consumer Banking Legal team, you will spend your time serving as a trusted advisor to the business that is responsible...

Associate General Counsel

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the...

Associate Counsel Albert Einstein College of Medicine

  • Bronx, NY (8 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bronx, NY (8 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 1 day ago

About Us Albert Einstein College of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual for the position of Associate Counsel in the Office of General Counsel....

Staff Counsel

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The General Counsel Division at DCWP seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Staff Counsel in the Legal Counsel Unit....

AVP, Associate General Counsel

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The AVP, Associate General Counsel is responsible for assuring robust corporate governance, the negotiation of significant agreements, and the monitoring and communication of significant legal developments...

Associate Counsel - New Jersey (REMOTE)

  • Elizabeth, NJ (18 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Elizabeth, NJ (18 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 2 days ago

experience Insurance defense-related litigation experience Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email Location - REMOTE Annual Salary...

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Associate Counsel

  • Bronx, NY (8 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bronx, NY (8 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 3 days ago

About Us Albert Einstein College of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual for the position of Associate Counsel in the Office of General Counsel....

Associate Counsel - Melville / Queens, NY (Remote)

  • Melville, NY (22 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Melville, NY (22 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 3 days ago

experience Insurance defense-related litigation experience Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email Location - REMOTE #LI -MD2...

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Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (9 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Vice President, Assistant General Counsel New York, NY, United States JOB INFO Job Identification 245631 Posting Date 08/13/2025, 07:24 PM Locations 110 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022, US Job...

Associate Counsel - Commercial

  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (18 miles from Kew Gardens, NY)
  • 3 days ago

This position will handle all phases of commercial transactions: negotiation, drafting, execution and interpretation and dispute resolution (in coordination with the Litigation team)....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Kew Gardens, NY

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Kew Gardens, 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 Kew Gardens, 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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