General Counsel Jobs in Brentwood, TN

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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Associate General Counsel - Labor & Employment

  • CoreCivic
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago

CoreCivic is currently seeking a Associate General Counsel, Labor & Emloyment. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve....

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Attorney-Advisor (Tax) - Special Counsel (INTL)

  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 3 days ago

Summary With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found...

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Senior Counsel

  • amrize
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 4 days ago

Join Amrize as a Senior Counsel and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that's building North America...

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Senior Counsel Nashville, TN, USA

  • Corpay
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 7 days ago

transactions, corporate law, or in-house legal roles Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills Benefits & Perks Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hire Automatic...

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Assistant General Counsel

  • Surgery Partners
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 11 days ago

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel Job Summary: The Assistant General Counselis responsible for analyzing, managing and advising on legal matters of the organization....

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Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

  • EY
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 13 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

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Sr. Staff Counsel

  • Asurion
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 13 days ago

The Senior Staff Counsel ensures Asurion maintains ongoing compliance with laws and regulations governing portable electronic insurance, service contracts, and ancillary products and services in...

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General Counsel

  • SALT Dental Partners
  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 14 days ago

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Vice President & General Counsel to join our executive leadership team....

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AVP, Assistant General Counsel

  • Radiology Partners
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 21 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 21 days ago

AVP, ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL - POSITION SUMMARY: Provide advice and support on a variety of legal issues relating to Practice operations and transactions....

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Senior Associate General Counsel

  • Health Support Center
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 24 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 24 days ago

More about our team The position of Senior Associate General Counsel, Litigation ("SAGC-L") is in the Legal Department and reports directly to the Vice President and Managing Counsel, Litigation ("VP-L...

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Associate General Counsel - Employee Benefits

  • Schneider Electric
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 25 days ago

Schneider Electric has a hybrid opportunity (2 -3 days from the office) for an Associate General Counsel - Employee Benefits in one of the following Schneider Electric offices: Boston, MA; Nashville...

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Senior Counsel

  • Metropolis Technologies, Inc.
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 26 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 26 days ago

7+ years of progressive work experience in a corporate law department or a business/transactional practice group of a law firm Extensive experience with a wide variety of commercial contracts, including...

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Associate General Counsel

  • Innovative Renal Solutions
  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 27 days ago

Summary: Innovative Renal Care (IRC) is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal support across IRC and its affiliated entities....

Hybrid

Senior Counsel, Technology and Managed Services

  • EY
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 27 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

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General Counsel

  • Specialty Dental Brands
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

The General Counsel will serve as a key leader of the Legal Department at Specialty Dental Brands (SDB), providing strategic and practical legal advice across the organization....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Brentwood, TN

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Brentwood, TN 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 Brentwood, TN
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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