General Counsel Jobs in Ohio

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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Senior Counsel-Procurement

  • OH
  • 8 hours ago
  • OH
  • 8 hours ago

Remote-needs to sit w/in footprint* Huntington National Bank has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced contracts lawyer to join its Legal Department. By leveraging good judgment and...

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Senior Counsel - Real Estate

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school....

Senior Counsel-Procurement

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Description Remote-needs to sit w/in footprint Huntington National Bank has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced contracts lawyer to join its Legal Department. By leveraging good judgment...

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Senior Legal Counsel

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Who We Are: The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported higher education institutions; manages Ohio's school...

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills At least 5 years of post-JD experience as a litigator in a corporate law department (in-house) or law firm....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Portsmouth, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Portsmouth, OH
  • 2 days ago

This position reports to the General Counsel. Responsible for indirect supervision of personnel during labor negotiations....

Senior Counsel I

  • Mason, OH
  • 2 days ago
  • Mason, OH
  • 2 days ago

The Senior Counsel I -Corporate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, structuring and negotiating commercial transactions on a day-to-day basis....

Vice President, General Counsel

  • Kent, OH
  • 5 days ago
  • Kent, OH
  • 5 days ago

Vice President, General Counsel Kent State University - 4.2 Kent, OH Job Details Full-time Estimated: $114K - $147K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Management Law General counsel 3 years Supervising...

Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Columbus , Ohio About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Columbus , Ohio About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A in Columbus , Ohio About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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As an Artificial Intelligence and Technology Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel within our Corporate Legal Team, you will work as part of a global team focused on complex legal matters...

Associate Counsel - Corporate Transactions

  • Avon Lake, OH
  • 6 days ago
  • Avon Lake, OH
  • 6 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....

General Counsel

  • Columbus, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 8 days ago

Amentum is looking for a General Counsel and Secretary to serve as a senior legal advisor in support of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant Decontamination and Decommissioning project in Piketon,...

Legal Counsel

  • Westerville, OH
  • 8 days ago
  • Westerville, OH
  • 8 days ago

General counsel/advice on legal disputes and litigation process. Identify training needs and opportunities to further risk mitigation. Practices predominately in the area of employment law....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Ohio

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Ohio 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 Ohio
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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