General Counsel Jobs in Long Island City, 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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Regional General Counsel, NA

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

In addition, the Regional General Counsel, NA, will be the central point of contact for all legal matters for their region....

Associate Counsel Level A

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

Three (3) years of experience and background in the practice of law subsequent to admission to the Bar in matters of litigation, negligence, corporate law, contracts, real estate, labor relations, labor...

Senior Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility

  • Purchase, NY (23 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Purchase, NY (23 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 6 hours ago

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can...

Associate General Counsel, Funds

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Macquarie Asset Management is searching for an Associate General Counsel to work in its Credit & Insurance business, covering credit BDCs, '40 act funds, private credit funds and retail alts to wealth...

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Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Artificial Intelligence

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Artificial Intelligence As a member of Capital One's Tech Reg Legal Business Counsel team you'll apply your legal, strategic, and analytical skills to programs and...

Senior Counsel, M&A Legal

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can...

Product Regulatory Sr. Counsel, Property

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of...

Product Regulatory Sr. Counsel, Cyber/E&O

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of...

Senior Associate General Counsel - Realty Capital (Hybrid - NY, NY)

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

Work Arrangement/Location: This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work three days every week and will be based at M&T Bank's NY, NY office. Overview: Provide counsel and advice on complex...

Senior Counsel, M&A Legal

  • New York City, NY (4 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 20 hours ago
  • New York City, NY (4 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 20 hours ago

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, were helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can...

General Counsel

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Job Order Number: DG0451060 Job Title: General Counsel Company: City of New York Location: New York, NY Salary: Education: Information Not Provided Experience: Information Not Provided Hours: Duration...

Assistant Corporation Counsel/Senior Counsel- Affirmative Litigation

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys with a minimum of 10 years of litigation experience for the position of Senior Counsel in the Affirmative Litigation...

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Director, Assistant General Counsel, Bank Regulation and Policy

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

McLean, VA: $226,000 - $257,900 for Director, Asst General Counsel New York, NY: $246,500 - $281,300 for Director, Asst General Counsel Richmond, VA: $205,400 - $234,400 for Director, Asst General Counsel...

Junior Legal Counsel

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

changes in relevant federal, state, and local laws in areas such as privacy, consumer protection, and employment Support privacy compliance, including responding to data subject requests Assist with litigation...

Associate General Counsel

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Long Island City, NY)
  • 1 day ago

About the role At Covera Health, we're looking for an Associate General Counsel to help shape the legal framework that supports Covera Health's growth and mission....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Long Island City, NY

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Long Island City, 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 Long Island City, 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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