General Counsel Jobs in Tennessee

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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Legal Counsel

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

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

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 10 days ago

laws and industry, particularly Anti-Kickback Statute, is strongly preferred **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Providing sound, practical judgment in the interpretation and application...

Assistant Vice President Associate Legal Counsel - Nashville

  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago

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Legal Counsel

  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 13 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,...

Assistant General Counsel - At-Home Solutions

  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 14 days ago

The Assistant General Counsel At-Home Solutions will be responsible for providing exceptional legal advice and guidance to Cardinal Healths At-Home Solutions (AHS) business clients, a leading home healthcare...

Associate Counsel

  • Nashville, TN
  • 17 days ago
  • Nashville, 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
  • 21 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 21 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...

Assistant Vice President, Associate Legal Counsel

  • Nashville, TN
  • 22 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 22 days ago

As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of...

Senior Counsel

  • Nashville, TN
  • 24 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 24 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 Corporate, Real Estate Transactions

  • Nashville, TN
  • 24 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 24 days ago

_Senior Counsel Corporate, Real Estate Transactions_** This position is a senior counsel role and will be part of Cardinal Healths corporate legal team focusing on real estate transactions. This...

Senior Counsel Technology

  • Nashville, TN
  • 29 days ago
  • Nashville, 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
  • 29 days ago
  • Franklin, 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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

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

Associate General Counsel

  • Morristown, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morristown, TN
  • 30+ days ago

Position Overview The Associate General Counsel, Sales/Commercial Transactions will be part of the Zelis Sales Legal Team and responsible for providing legal support and advice to the Zelis Sales and...

Associate General Counsel Energy

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking an Associate General Counsel Energy. This position is based out of either our Oak Ridge, TN, or Lexington, KY office, and hybrid/remote is an option for this position....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Tennessee

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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