General Counsel Jobs in North Carolina

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.

1-15 of 50 Jobs

Sr. Counsel, Indirect Auto Lending

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 10 hours ago

this role, you will: Lead or participate in moderately complex initiatives and deliverables and contribute to large-scale planning Provide legal advice and represent of the Company in highly complex litigation...

Assistant General Counsel- Consumer Banking Digital Payments

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

Previous litigation experience Initiative to identify issues, deliver creative solutions, streamline processes Commitment to professional growth and willingness to expand practice Broad understanding...

Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Raleigh , North Carolina About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Raleigh , North Carolina About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A in Raleigh , North Carolina About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Assistant General Counsel Executive Director, Payments Policy

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Executive Director Payments Policy on our Enterprise Payments Legal team to provide legal support on a broad range of payment products...

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel-Senior Assistant Vice President as part of the Consent Orders & Regulatory Execution team in the Chief Operating Office Legal Division....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago

Significant experience providing legal advice concerning product liability issues and commercial litigation. Experience with global legal matters preferred....

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Legal Counsel

  • NC
  • 6 days ago
  • NC
  • 6 days ago

This position will be based in the eastern US and will report to SymphonyAI’s Associate General Counsel....

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University Attorney - General Counsel

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 7 days ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • 7 days ago

Experience managing a broad portfolio of legal issues, litigation, and legal risk assessment. Knowledge of IT systems that improves the efficacy of the operations of a General Counsel office....

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Vice President to support securities-based and custom lending products for our Wealth and Investment Management business....

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 8 days ago

Cardinal Health Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions in Raleigh , North Carolina What the Legal Department contributes to Cardinal Health The Legal Department is responsible...

Assistant General Counsel - Digital Financial Services Attorney

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 8 days ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

Associate General Counsel, Real Estate Secured Lending

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago

Counsel that will maintain strong, productive relationships with key internal clients while serving as a trusted legal advisor, legal risk manager, and business partner....

Associate General Counsel

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 9 days ago

Preference for legal generalist with commercial and corporate law experience but open to diverse background for specialists or litigators looking to broaden their experience....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in North Carolina

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in North Carolina offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.7%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
7.9%
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 North Carolina
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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