General Counsel Jobs in Durham, 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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Head of Legal Operations and Chief of Staff

  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 1 day ago

Oversee litigation support operations, including e-discovery tools and workflows....

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Senior Counsel

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 2 days ago

. + Partner with cross-functional teams + Solve issues related to complex commercial transactions + Be an independent worker and thought leader **What You Will Bring:** + 12+ years of experience in...

Senior Counsel, Legal, GCT, NA

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 8 days ago

General Information Req # WD00081720 Career area: Legal Country/Region: United States of America State: North Carolina City: Morrisville Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025 Working time: Full-time...

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Global General Counsel - Fujifilm Biotechnologies / Division General Counsel - Fujifilm Holdings America Corporation

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 9 days ago

Position Overview FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation (HLUS) is seeking an accomplished, talented, and highly motivated individual to serve as Division General Counsel, HLUS and Global General Counsel...

General Counsel - FDB / Division General Counsel - HLUS

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 16 days ago

Position Overview Position Description Reporting to the VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of HLUS, the General Counsel, FDB/ Division General Counsel HLUS will serve as the lead attorney for...

Sr. Counsel, Legal, SSG

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 22 days ago

General Information Req # WD00083398 Career area: Legal Country/Region: United States of America State: North Carolina City: Morrisville Date: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Working time: Full-time...

General Counsel

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

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General Counsel - Concord Hospitality Enterprises - Raleigh, NC

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 30+ days ago

Concord Hospitality Enterprises is hiring a General Counsel who will be responsible for the oversight of strategic and tactical legal matters and initiatives for Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company...

Senior Vice-President, General Counsel - Legal

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction....

Sr. Commercial Legal Counsel, Peter Millar & G/FORE

  • Research Triangle Park, NC (6 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Research Triangle Park, NC (6 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

transactions....

Senior Commercial Legal Counsel

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

transactions....

Sr. IP Legal Counsel

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal qualification from an accredited law school and in good standing with the bar(s) in state(s) where licensed to practice law....

Deputy General Counsel

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 90+ days ago

Chancellor and General Counsel....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Durham, NC

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Durham, 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 Durham, 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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