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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Senior Associate General Counsel

  • Prisma Health
  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 day ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary This position works under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel to provide legal support to Prisma Health....

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Associate General Counsel

  • State of South Carolina
  • Richland, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Richland, SC
  • 2 days ago

Associate General Counsel Department: OGC Office of General Counsel Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSC From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina...

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Associate Counsel - MUSC Health Community Physicians

  • MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina)
  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 3 days ago

Additional Job Description Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school....

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Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory / Licensing

  • American Credit Acceptance
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 4 days ago

Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory & Licensing About the Role The Assistant General Counsel (AGC) will play a critical role in supporting the company's strategic corporate initiatives and help the...

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Attorney V / Deputy General Counsel - 188850

  • State of South Carolina
  • Blythewood, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Blythewood, SC
  • 4 days ago

This position is in the Office of General Counsel / Legal Unit, at SCDMV Headquarters in Blythewood, SC....

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Attorney I (#018991) Office of General Counsel, Columbia (RICHLAND)

  • State of South Carolina
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 4 days ago

Performs legal duties as required by the Office of General Counsel and the Inmate Records Office. Position requires daily contact with inmates....

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Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory / Licens...

  • American Credit Acceptance
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Spartanburg, SC
  • 5 days ago

What you bring: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. 10+ years of related experience, including experience in an in-house legal role....

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Senior Associate Counsel, Hospital Operations

  • MUSC (Med. Univ of South Carolina)
  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 5 days ago

Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school....

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Legal counsel

  • Elbit Systems
  • North, SC
  • 6 days ago
  • North, SC
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for a talented, proactive and highly motivated legal counsel to join our legal team at Elbit Systems Corporate Headquarters in Haifa Elbit Systems is an international high...

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Associate General Counsel

  • University of South Carolina
  • Columbia, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 12 days ago

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar....

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Assistant General Counsel for Health Promotion and Services (Attorney III) - 61144645

  • State of South Carolina
  • Cayce, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Cayce, SC
  • 12 days ago

Consider joining the DPH Office of General Counsel ("OGC"), where you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment where people come first, where we encourage a healthy...

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Legal Senior Counsel, Market Access

  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc
  • SC
  • 12 days ago
  • SC
  • 12 days ago

This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel and will be responsible for providing legal support to business partners in various departments across the organization, such as Market Access...

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Assistant General Counsel for Health Promotion and Services (Attorney II) - 61008836

  • State of South Carolina
  • Cayce, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Cayce, SC
  • 12 days ago

Consider joining the DPH Office of General Counsel ("OGC"), where you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment where people come first, where we encourage a healthy...

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Counsel / Attorney - Antitrust & Compliance

  • Continental
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 12 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 12 days ago

SG 12 WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school....

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Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

  • EY
  • Greenville, SC
  • 13 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 13 days ago

Experience in a product counsel role in a technology or consulting organization with experience leading negotiations A bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college Juris Doctor from an accredited...

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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
73.4%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
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 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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