General Counsel Jobs in Davidson, NC

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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Sr. Counsel - U.S. Privacy and Cybersecurity Law and Policy

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 1 day ago

risk May assist General Counsel in developing and managing departmental budget for both internal and external legal spend Anticipates client needs Deals with complex legal issues Clearly delivers difficult...

Director, Assistant General. Counsel, Legal Contracts & Compliance

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 2 days ago

Litigation as it arises. Understands cost accounting issues....

Assistant General Counsel - Contracts

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in any U.S. state (North Carolina admission not required)...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Organisational Design The Head of Group Commercial Legal reports directly into the Group General Counsel Team Responsibilities To manage and monitor legal and contractual matters on behalf of the FNZ...

Senior Counsel, Co-Branded Credit Card

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 8 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to support Cobrand and Small Business Credit Card products as part of the Consumer Lending Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department....

Legal Director

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 21 days ago

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide. Living our values...

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Assistant General Counsel

  • Mooresville, NC (2 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 21 days ago
  • Mooresville, NC (2 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 21 days ago

This position manages/supervises people Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Other Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited school and 12-15 years practicing law in a law firm or in-house legal...

SVP, Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 22 days ago

The Legal Department at LPL Financial is looking for an attorney to serve as the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel of the firm....

Assistant General Counsel (Government Contracts)

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 23 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 23 days ago

**You Must Have:** + Juris Doctor (JD) + 7-9 years experience with contracts and understanding of FAR, DFARS, and/or cybersecurity **We Value:** + Experience in law, government, or regulatory focus...

Senior Legal Counsel (Charlotte)

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 24 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 24 days ago

This position reports to the General Counsel and is located in our Charlotte, N.C. offices and is an in-office position....

Financial Services Senior Associate/Counsel Aviation Finance

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 26 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 26 days ago

Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent degree) Admission to the North Carolina State Bar preferred....

Dir, Legal Counsel-Operations

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 27 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 27 days ago

Doctor Degree from an accredited law school Admission to State Bar in which Attorney practices Experience: 5+ years experience in general business legal issues in the cable or technology industries...

Associate General Counsel

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 28 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 28 days ago

Department: 10113 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Legal Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday through Friday....

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Intellectual Property Litigation - Sr. Associate / Counsel / Junior Partner

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent degree) Admission to the North Carolina State Bar preferred....

Financial Services Senior Associate/Counsel a Aviation Finance

  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (19 miles from Davidson, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent degree) Admission to the North Carolina State Bar preferred....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Davidson, NC

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Davidson, NC 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 Davidson, NC
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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