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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Sheriff General Counsel

  • Saint George, SC
  • 4 hours ago
  • Saint George, SC
  • 4 hours ago

Acts as general counsel for Dorchester County Sheriffs Office, providing professional legal advice regarding all facets of civil law in relation to both State and Federal statutes, including all labor...

Associate Counsel

  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 2 days ago

The Associate Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits....

AVP, Sr. Counsel, Life & Annuities

  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

Alternate Locations:** Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Work from Home **Work...

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Attorney III (#018843) Office of General Counsel, Columbia (RICHLAND)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 5 days ago

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

Legal Counsel

  • SC
  • 7 days ago
  • SC
  • 7 days ago

Run what runs the world This Position reports to: Regional General Counsel, Robotics ABB is currently seeking a Legal Counsel for Robotics Business Area in the US....

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General Counsel

  • Liberty, SC
  • 13 days ago
  • Liberty, SC
  • 13 days ago

Litigation Management: Oversee and coordinate legal strategy for any litigation or disputes, including managing outside counsel and legal budgets....

Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory

  • Columbia, SC
  • 13 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 13 days ago

**_Job Summary_** The Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory will be responsible for advising on matters pertaining to laws governing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); other ingredient, additive...

Senior Counsel, Biopharma Solutions & Strategic Sourcing

  • Columbia, SC
  • 13 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 13 days ago

. + When the business engages in litigation, serves as a primary liaison and expert on the business in support of the Litigation team. + Advises business unit leaders on terms, risks and due diligence...

Assistant General Counsel (Attorney III) (2 Positions)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 14 days ago

This position is located in General Counsel, Richland County. Are you the one?...

Legal Counsel Contracting & Revenue Cycle Management

  • Columbia, SC
  • 14 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 14 days ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** Humana is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its Home Solutions line of business, including CenterWell Home Health, one of the...

Assistant General Counsel (Attorney III)

  • Columbia, SC
  • 15 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 15 days ago

This position is located in General Counsel, Richland County. Are you the one?...

SVP, Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 18 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 18 days ago

The Legal Department at LPL Financial is looking for an attorney to serve as the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel of the firm....

Director, Assistant General Counsel

  • Greenville, SC
  • 20 days ago
  • Greenville, SC
  • 20 days ago

The Director, Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing support to the companys General Counsel in a variety of legal and compliance related activities....

Attorney III (Assistant General Counsel)

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

This position is located in General Counsel, Richland County. Are you the one?...

Assistant General Counsel (Attorney III) / 60018560

  • Columbia, SC
  • 23 days ago
  • Columbia, SC
  • 23 days ago

This position is located in General Counsel, Richland County. Are you the one?...

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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
73.5%
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 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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