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.

1-12 of 12 Jobs

Senior Counsel

  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Provide essential support to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel and other attorneys within the department....

Legal Counsel

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

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

Legal Counsel

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

POSITION OVERVIEW: The role of Counsel, Legal is a full-time attorney position within Asurion's Legal Team and has responsibility for matters relating to our partner contracts, compliance,...

Associate Counsel

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

This position will report to the General Counsel and will be located in our Nashville HQ office (hybrid 3 days in office)....

Senior Counsel

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

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

Senior Counsel

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

This full-time position is based at Western Digital's office in Irvine, California, or San Jose, California and will report to the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel, Contract Management Organization...

Senior Counsel Technology

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

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Senior Counsel Technology? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA...

Senior Counsel Technology

  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (14 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 29 days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Senior Counsel Technology? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA...

General Counsel

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

Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school....

Senior Counsel - Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 45+ days ago

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 60+ days ago

Position: Assistant General Counsel The Assistant General Counsel is an in-house attorney reporting to the General Counsel of Monogram Health, Inc. and is a key member of the legal team....

Staff Counsel - SCRI

  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (9 miles from Brentwood, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

Required Education : Juris Doctor Degree. Must be a member of the Bar of a jurisdiction. Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position....

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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
73.5%
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 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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