General Counsel Jobs in Nashville, 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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Sr. Counsel-Privacy, AI & Data Governance (REMOTE)

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Governance** Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Global Privacy, AI & Data Governance, the Sr....

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Senior Counsel

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago

. + Partner with cross-functional teams + Solve issues related to complex commercial transactions + Be an independent worker and thought leader **What You Will Bring:** + 12+ years of experience in...

Senior Counsel

  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Franklin, TN (22 miles from Nashville, TN)
  • 3 days ago

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

Senior Counsel

  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 4 days ago

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

Associate General Counsel

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

Job Title : Associate General Counsel Growth Path : General Counsel Reports to : Chief Financial Officer Location : In-person at our HQ in Brentwood, TN (Nashville area) The Role: We are growing two...

Legal Counsel

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: The role of Counsel, Regulatory is a full-time attorney position within Asurions Legal Team, and has responsibility to ensure that the company maintains ongoing compliance with...

AVP, Sr. Counsel, Life & Annuities

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 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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Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory

  • Nashville, TN
  • 17 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 17 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

  • Nashville, TN
  • 17 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 17 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 - Intellectual Property

  • Nashville, TN
  • 17 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 17 days ago

**Job Description:** At Regions, the Assistant General Counsel provides legal advice and guidance to clients and colleagues on a wide variety of legal issues....

Legal Counsel Contracting & Revenue Cycle Management

  • Nashville, TN
  • 18 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 18 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...

Senior Associate General Counsel -Litigation

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

What you'll need: Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree. Experience: Minimum of 8yrs. experience preferably in a hospital/healthcare environment....

Senior Counsel

  • Nashville, TN
  • 21 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 21 days ago

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

Legal Counsel

  • Nashville, TN
  • 29 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 29 days ago

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

Senior Counsel Technology

  • Nashville, TN
  • 45+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 45+ 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...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Nashville, TN

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Nashville, 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 Nashville, 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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