General Counsel Jobs in New York

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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Special Counsel

  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago

Ensure all case activity aligns with EPLI policy terms, reporting requirements, and litigation guidelines....

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Senior Counsel, Investigations

  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 hours ago

MLB's Department of Investigations is looking for a Senior Counsel to be responsible with assisting with confidential and highly sensitive investigations related to players, umpires, and baseball...

General Counsel and Secretary - The Research Foundation for SUNY

  • Albany, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • Albany, NY
  • 8 hours ago

The General Counsel also serves as the Secretary to the RF Board of Directors and works closely with the RF's Chief Operating Officer....

Associate Counsel

  • New York City, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Minimum Qualifications J.D. with at least 6 years of experience as an attorney admitted to practice in the State of New York Excellent legal research and writing skills Excellent analytical skills Litigation...

Internal Counsel - North American Restructuring Group

  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Bankruptcy Code, Chapter 11 proceedings, and related commercial law. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills....

Associate Counsel

  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 8 hours ago

Requirements Law degree from a top-tier institution. 6+ years of legal experience, ideally a mix of: Law firm training in commercial or corporate law & In-house counsel work supporting GTM, sales and...

Associate General Counsel - Technology

  • New York, NY
  • 9 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 9 hours ago

Anticipated End Date: 2025-07-25 Position Title: Associate General Counsel - Technology Job Description: Associate General Counsel - Technology Location: This role requires associates to be in-office...

Sr. Counsel, News

  • New York, NY
  • 23 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 23 hours ago

unscripted programming Conduct pre-broadcast and pre-publication review Advise on newsgathering and access issues Counsel on copyright and other intellectual property matters; negotiate and settle pre-litigation...

Real Estate (Special Counsel)

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Real estate counsel with experience in real estate finance (including acting for borrowers and lenders), acquisitions, dispositions and joint ventures. Focus on debt or equity experience a plus....

Mid-level to senior associates and special counsel with capital markets and securities experience. Strong academic credentials and previous experience at a top-tier large NY firm preferred. Salary...

Director, Senior Counsel - TPRM

  • Harrison, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Harrison, NY
  • 1 day 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 Fund Support

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Department This role is part of Robeco's Global Legal Affairs team at the Rotterdam headquarters. The Rotterdam based team has 13 members and works with colleagues in Hong Kong, Zurich and New...

Business Lines - Counsel or Senior Counsel - Specialty Lines

  • New York City, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 1 day ago

at least 5 to 7 years of experience at a law firm or in-house setting serving as a legal advisor or coverage counselor for products within the property/casualty insurance industry or an insurance litigation...

Associate Counsel

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Minimum Qualifications J.D. with at least 6 years of experience as an attorney admitted to practice in the State of New York Excellent legal research and writing skills Excellent analytical skills Litigation...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in New York

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in New York 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 York
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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