General Counsel Jobs in New Hyde Park, 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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Legal Director

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 9 days ago

model to achieve the Centers' strategic litigation goals....

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Director of Fair Housing (Hybrid)

Excellent legal writing, litigation and advocacy skills. Excellent interpersonal skills....

Senior Counsel, M&A Legal

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

In-house experience working as a corporate transactions attorney focused on M&A and investments is preferred....

Associate Counsel - No Fault

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED + Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school and New York State Bar Admission. + License to practice law, maintained in good standing throughout employment....

Associate Counsel - Melville / Queens, Ny (Remote)

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

experienceInsurance defense-related litigation experienceMust be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/emailLocation a REMOTE Annual Salary...

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Assistant General Counsel

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 hour ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 hour ago

Job SummaryPosition: Assistant General CounselJob Summary: The Assistant General Counsel a Healthcare will provide legal advice, support, and oversight on a broad range of healthcare-related legal matters...

Senior Counsel - Corporate and Subsidiary Governance

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 2 hours ago

The role works closely with the General Counsel, the Office of the CEO and other senior executives and with the Corporate Secretary's Office of the parent company and provides an opportunity for exposure...

SVP, Associate General Counsel - Institutions/Banking and Lending

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

The SVP, Associate General Counsel - Institutions/Banking and Lending will assist other attorneys in the department and senior members of the business, including the Deputy General Counsel and the Chief...

Senior Counsel, Structured Products

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

complex asset securitization and financing transactions; (vi) engaging and managing outside counsel; (vii) assisting with internal and external examinations and investigations as well as bankruptcy and litigation...

Assistant General Counsel

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 4 hours ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 4 hours ago

Advise on insider trading, and competition/antitrust laws as they relate to the Moody's Ratings business. Advise on errors and corrections in Moody's Ratings processes and publications....

Senior Counsel

  • Purchase, NY (20 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Purchase, NY (20 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 16 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...

Legal Counsel, Commercial

  • New York City, NY (17 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (17 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago

At JFrog, we're reinventing DevOps to help the world's greatest companies innovate -- and we want you along for the ride. This is a special place with a unique combination of brilliance, spirit...

Senior Counsel, M&A Legal

  • New York City, NY (17 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (17 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago

In-house experience working as a corporate transactions attorney focused on M&A and investments is preferred....

General Counsel

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Pay Rate: $270,000 - $305,000 General Counsel Responsible for legal management of the company....

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Senior Counsel, Technology Transactions (confidential)

  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (16 miles from New Hyde Park, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Our customer, an American cloud computing storage device company, is seeking a highly skilled Commercial and Technology Counsel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology,...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in New Hyde Park, NY

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in New Hyde Park, NY 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 Hyde Park, 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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