General Counsel Jobs in Avon, OH

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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Assistant General Counsel- Labor & Employment Law

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 3 days ago

Minimum Qualifications & Essential Skills Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. Active license to practice law in Ohio. 5 years practice in employment law....

Associate Counsel - Corporate Transactions

  • Avon Lake, OH (3 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 10 days ago
  • Avon Lake, OH (3 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 10 days ago

Job Summary The Associate Counsel, under the guidance of the Assistant General Counsel, provides a full range of legal support as a member of the Corporate Transactions team....

Chief Legal Officer (CLO) -- Remote, U.S.

  • Lakewood, OH (11 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lakewood, OH (11 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 11 days ago

A Juris Doctor (JD) Degree and an applicable license within the United States to practice law are required for consideration for this role....

Remote Work

Senior Legal Counsel - Product (US Remote)

  • Westlake, OH (4 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Westlake, OH (4 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 11 days ago

Doctor or equivalent and active membership in at lease one U.S. state bar At least 5 years relevant experience, in-house preferred Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complicated...

Remote Work

Associate, General Counsel

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 11 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 11 days ago

Participates in policy development and internal and external hearings and collaborates with outside counsel on litigation....

Claims Legal Counsel

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 18 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 18 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school....

Assistant General Counsel, Key Wealth

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 21 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 21 days ago

Essential Job Functions The key responsibilities for the Assistant General Counsel, Key Wealth include: Provides senior level consultation on complex matters that influence business outcomes Leverages...

Associate General Counsel

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 24 days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 24 days ago

Review corporate transactions, such as contract and lease reviews/negotiations....

Staff Counsel I

  • Middleburg Heights, OH (12 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 24 days ago
  • Middleburg Heights, OH (12 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 24 days ago

The Staff Counsel I manages and resolves the company's collection litigation matters....

Senior Counsel

  • Brooklyn, OH (14 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Brooklyn, OH (14 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 45+ days ago

Description About Arrow International: Arrow International, Inc. ("Arrow") is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of charitable gaming products and solutions. Our product offerings...

Director, Assistant General Counsel

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 60+ days ago

The Litigation and Investigations Legal team operates in a demanding and fast paced environment. As Director, Assistant General Counsel, you will be a pivotal member of our legal team....

Strategic Partnerships - Senior Counsel

  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Cleveland, OH (17 miles from Avon, OH)
  • 90+ days ago

Description GEICO is looking for an experienced legal professional with background to support commercial transactions and provide legal guidance for GEICO's insurance distribution....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Avon, OH

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Avon, OH 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 Avon, OH
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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