General Counsel Jobs in South Carolina

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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VP, Assistant General Counsel Trading & Operations

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 10 hours ago

Are you a team player and great communicator? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested...

VP Assistant General Counsel Institution Services

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 10 hours ago

The role, Vice President, Assistant General Counsel will collaborate with an experienced team of lawyers and legal professionals to provide pragmatic legal advice and thought leadership on the securities...

Sr Associate Counsel (Data Privacy/AI)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 1 day ago

doctor from an ABA-accredited school of law Seven years of legal experience in a combination of law firm and corporate settings Or an equivalent combination of education and experience Travel Less...

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Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A in Columbia , South Carolina About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Columbia , South Carolina About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Columbia , South Carolina About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Attorney - Chief Counsel for Administration

  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago

Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements: A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school A license in good standing to practice law in South Carolina At least ten (10)...

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Columbia, SC
  • 10 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 10 days ago

Cardinal Health Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions in Columbia , South Carolina What the Legal Department contributes to Cardinal Health The Legal Department is responsible...

Attorney I (#017796) - Office of General Counsel, Columbia (RICHLAND)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 16 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 16 days ago

Minimum and Additional Requirements State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements: A juris doctor degree or its equivalent from an accredited law school....

Assistant General Counsel (2 Positions)

  • Charleston, SC
  • 17 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 17 days ago

The Assistant General Counsel reports directly to the General Counsel....

General Counsel for Market Regulations and PBM Enforcement/Compliance

  • Columbia, SC
  • 20 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 20 days ago

Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel....

Associate General Counsel for Financial Regulation & Solvency

  • Columbia, SC
  • 20 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 20 days ago

Specifically, working knowledge of South Carolina administrative law, insurance law and civil evidentiary techniques and procedural requirements....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 25 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 25 days ago

Assistant General Counsel Location: Spartanburg, SC, United States Description The Assistant General Counsel will be responsible for working with General Counsel to provide oversight and leadership...

VP, Assistant General Counsel

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 26 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 26 days ago

LPL Financial is searching for a VP, Assistant General Counsel to join its Regulatory Enforcement group within the Legal department....

Associate General Counsel Risk and Regulatory

  • Charleston, SC
  • 27 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 27 days ago

(ESI) seeks an experienced Associate General Counsel to serve the needs of our rapidly expanding client base across the United States....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in South Carolina

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
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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