General Counsel Jobs in Oregon

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 Strategic Enterprise Sales

  • Salem, OR
  • 5 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 5 days ago

**The Role** Reporting to the VP/Deputy General Counsel, this role is responsible for managing and handling legal support for one or more regions within Lumen's Strategic Enterprise sales channel....

Counsel in Charge (Appellate Legal Counsel)

  • Salem, OR
  • 8 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 8 days ago

Work with OJDs Office of General Counsel will include, but will not be limited to, review and comment on proposed legislation affecting the appellate courts and the Chief Justice....

Attorney Recruiting Assistant (Associate, Counsel, and Law Student Division) Location: Remote or Hybrid (Preference for candidates in the Pacific Time ZoneCalifornia, Oregon, or Washington);...

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Salem, OR
  • 14 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 14 days ago

_What Legal Management contributes to Cardinal Health_** Legal provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to protect the...

General Counsel

  • Portland, OR
  • 15 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 15 days ago

The General Counsel conducts legal and policy research, prepares written opinions and other documents, consults on litigation, tracks legislation, and serves as the Auditors legal representative in...

Assistant General Counsel Federal Regulatory

  • Salem, OR
  • 17 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 17 days ago

This is an exciting role with significant responsibility and independence that will report to the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Federal Regulatory Affairs....

Remote Work

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Salem, OR
  • 18 days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 18 days ago

and compliance requirements + Research and respond to general legal inquiries from in-house clients that relate to matters including local regulatory issues, partnerships, and software licensing, litigation...

Counsel Division, Chief Counsel's Office) Job Description: General Counsel Division, Chief Counsel's Office The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ), General Counsel Division, is seeking an attorney...

Counsel Division, Chief Counsels Office) Job Description: General Counsel Division, Chief Counsels Office The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ), General Counsel Division, is seeking an attorney to...

Key Responsibilities Provide Strategic Legal Guidance: Support business teams by delivering balanced, practical legal advice, particularly in the areas of intellectual property, patent law, and litigation...

VP Legal Counsel

  • Salem, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 30+ days ago

Other activities as may be assigned by your manager and the General Counsel Qualifications/ Requirements: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Membership in good standing of a state bar association...

Remote Work

Associate General Counsel

  • Tualatin, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tualatin, OR
  • 30+ days ago

Description JOB SUMMARY The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) is searching for a highly effective Associate General Counsel to assist the ONA General Counsel in supporting ONA staff, ONA Directors and...

Senior Counsel - Corporate, M&A and Securities

  • Salem, OR
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salem, OR
  • 30+ days ago

Cardinal Health Senior Counsel - Corporate, M&A and Securities in Salem , Oregon This position is a senior counsel role and will be part of Cardinal Health's corporate legal team focusing on M&A...

Assistant General Counsel (FERC)

  • Portland, OR
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 45+ days ago

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion....

OPEN JOB: Assistant General Counsel LOCATION: Portland, Oregon, United States ****Relocation Assistance Available SALARY: $176,300 to $207,500 ***BONUS ELIGIBLE INDUSTRY: Energy - Utilities JOB CATEGORY...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Oregon

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Oregon offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
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 Oregon
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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