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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Senior Counsel - Corporate

  • United, PA
  • 10 hours ago
  • United, PA
  • 10 hours ago

Remote Senior Counsel - Corporate Cencora parental leave United States, Pennsylvania Jun 11, 2025 Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our...

As Insurance Attorney: Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel within our Wealth Management Legal team, you will provide critical leadership on legal guidance related to annuities, life insurance...

Associate Legal Counsel, Wordings

  • Exton, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Exton, PA
  • 2 days ago

Our Legal team has an exciting opportunity for a technically-minded and adaptable person to join them as Associate Legal Counsel, Wordings. You will be an integral part of the dynamic Global...

Legal Counsel - Healthcare

  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 6 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 6 days ago

Key ResponsibilitiesMain Purpose of Job: The primary purpose of this role is to leverage emerging expertise and subject matter knowledge in the field of healthcare law to address significant and unique...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • York, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • York, PA
  • 7 days ago

Commercial law experience also an asset. Candidates must possess a law degree and be a member of a provincial Law Society in good standing....

Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment

  • Allentown, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 7 days ago

Maintenance Manager Job Description: Global MX is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee operations at our FAA Part 145 certified repair station located in the Northeast United...

Sr. Counsel, Product/Ecosystem (Temp)

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 8 days ago

Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Global Product and Enterprise Operations, the Sr....

Legal Counsel

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 8 days ago

law, drafting and negotiating national and cross-border agreements + Diversified in-house legal experience is an advantage....

Associate Counsel

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 8 days ago

THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-25722 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MAY 16, 2025 TO MAY 29, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. The Pennsylvania Treasury Department...

Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 9 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 9 days ago

Individuals seeking employment at Aurora are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital...

4319 Sr. Counsel, Product/Ecosystem

  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Cranberry Township, PA
  • 10 days ago

.; member in good standing of a state Bar. 3+ years of experience as product counsel. 7+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial transactions....

Senior Counsel - Real Estate

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

Counsel, Managing Deputy General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, the Board of Commissioners, and PHA departments; Confers with, and renders assistance to, department heads and others in establishing...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • 10 days ago

laws and industry, particularly Anti-Kickback Statute, is strongly preferred **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Providing sound, practical judgment in the interpretation and application...

Director & Associate General Counsel

  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA
  • 10 days ago

Director & Associate General Counsel (Hybrid)** Tandigm Health, a transformational leader in population health management, is looking for a Director & Associate General Counsel in the greater Philadelphia...

Associate Senior Counsel-Procurement Law

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

The position will work closely with Legal, Compliance, and business colleagues and will report directly to the Associate Chief Counsel Enterprise Corporate Law....

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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
73.5%
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 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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