General Counsel Jobs in Pennsylvania

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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Securities Associate/Of Counsel - Investment Funds Group (Multi Office)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • moments ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • moments ago

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a...

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Assistant Chief Counsel 1

  • Dauphin, PA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Dauphin, PA
  • 4 hours ago

Are you eager to begin the next chapter in your professional career while showcasing your legal expertise? If so, consider joining the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PBCB) as an Assistant...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago

transactions, intellectual property matters, commercial contracts, AI, and more....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Radnor, PA
  • 3 days ago
  • Radnor, PA
  • 3 days ago

General Counsel for M&A and indirectly to the Associate General Counsel for all commercial matters....

Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 4 days ago

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

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Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Harrisburg , Pennsylvania About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Harrisburg , Pennsylvania About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Legal Counsel

  • Dravosburg, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Dravosburg, PA
  • 4 days ago

Legal Counsel (OOJ - 33746) NPAworldwide Recuitment Network update Last updated: Mar/13/2025 Job Description Summary: As part of the In-house Legal Team, She/He will be the Legal Counsel for...

Senior Director, Associate General Counsel

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree and a minimum of 8-12 years progressively responsible life science experience, including in-house role(s) within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment...

URBN Associate General Counsel, Real Estate

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 5 days ago

Role Summary URBN is searching for an Associate General Counsel, Real Estate to serve as the legal advisor on all matters relating to URBN real estate....

Senior Director, Associate General Counsel - North America Commercial (Hybrid)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 6 days ago

The Senior Director, Associate General Counsel - North America Commercial is a newly created, - hybrid position and provides legal support for PTC's commercial and field-facing functions (including...

Sr Counsel- Mortgage Servicing

  • Fort Washington, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Washington, PA
  • 7 days ago

Exceed the expectations of our residential mortgage borrowers & business partners through superior service, simple processes, and effective communications. We deliver on this mission by empowering...

Senior Legal Counsel North America

  • PA
  • 7 days ago
  • PA
  • 7 days ago

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) to support the Legal department as well as the local management teams in the US. As part of the Legal team you will...

Assistant General Counsel - M&A and Securities

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 7 days ago

These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications...

Legal Counsel (Gaming Compliance)

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 10 days ago

Qualifications Juris Doctor from an accredited law school. 3+ years of gaming law experience, preferably in a law firm or as a gaming regulator....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Pennsylvania

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
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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