General Counsel Remote & Hybrid Only 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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Legal Counsel: Structured Fixed Income & Derivatives (Hybrid)

  • Page Executive
  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 12 hours ago

Page Executive seeks a Legal Counsel to join its Global Markets legal team in New York City. This hybrid role involves providing comprehensive legal support to the investment bank's fixed income...

Hybrid

Assistant General Counsel

  • AECOM
  • New York, NY
  • 21 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 21 hours ago

Job Description Tishman Construction Corporation/AECOM Tishman is seeking an Assistant General Counsel in New York City, NY to support our exciting construction projects....

Hybrid

Legal Counsel

  • AudioStack
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 2 days ago

law experience with demonstrated ability to close complex agreements at pace Familiarity with US, and EU legal environments, particularly in privacy, commercial contracts, AI and IP A generalist mindset...

Hybrid

Senior Counsel (56695)

  • Diamond Baseball Holdings
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

The Senior Counsel will report to the General Counsel. Essential Functions : Contract negotiation and drafting. MLB PDL regulations and governance. Corporate governance....

Remote

Senior Assistant General Counsel, Impact Investments

  • Social Finance
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Assistant General Counsel to join our five-person legal team, reporting to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer....

Hybrid

Associate or Deputy General Counsel U.S. Retail Brokerage

  • Hyperion Group
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications & Experience The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction....

Hybrid

Director, Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

  • GEICO
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

As Director, Assistant General Counsel, you will be a pivotal member of our legal team....

Hybrid

FVP Associate General Counsel

  • Metropolitan Commercial Bank
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary: The FVP Associate General Counsel serves as a strategic advisor and legal leader within MCB, working in close partnership with the General Counsel to guide the Bank's legal affairs...

Remote

Senior Counsel

  • natgridProd
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • Syracuse, NY
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school....

Hybrid

Director, Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

  • Geico Insurance
  • New York City, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York City, NY
  • 4 days ago

As Director, Assistant General Counsel, you will be a pivotal member of our legal team....

Hybrid

Director, Associate Counsel, Regulatory & International Legal

  • Cohen and Steers
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 4 days ago

Job Title: Director, Associate Counsel, Regulatory & International Legal Department: Legal & Compliance Reports To: Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Head of Regulatory & International...

Remote Hybrid

Assistant General Counsel

  • The New York Times
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 5 days ago

The Vice President and Assistant General Counsel role requires an experienced commercial attorney who will act as deputy for the Senior Vice President of the Commercial Business and Legal Affairs (CBLA...

Hybrid

Senior Counsel, Transactions

  • New Leaf Energy, Inc.
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

This position reports to the Deputy General Counsel. This position may be filled out of our Boston, MA, Lowell, MA, Chicago, IL, Oakland, CA, and Troy, NY offices....

Remote

Executive Assistant to the Chief Legal Officer & Chief of Staff

  • Colgate-Palmolive Company
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

Direct experience supporting a General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer is strongly preferred. Education: A high school diploma or GED certificate....

Hybrid

Director, Senior Legal Counsel - Structured Notes New York, NY, USA

  • Scotiabank
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 7 days ago

Director, Senior Legal Counsel - Structured Notes Requisition ID: 262417 Salary Range: 185,400.00 - 310,600.00 Please note that the Salary Range shown is a guideline only. Salary offered may vary...

Hybrid

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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
73.4%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
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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