General Counsel Remote & Hybrid Only 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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Associate General Counsel - Labor & Employment

  • CoreCivic
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctor degree and active license to practice law in Tennessee, or eligibility for admission via reciprocity or in-house...

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Senior Counsel Nashville, TN, USA

  • Corpay
  • Nashville, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Nashville, 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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Associate General Counsel

  • Innovative Renal Solutions
  • Franklin, TN
  • 27 days ago
  • Franklin, 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

  • Corpay
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 30+ days ago

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

Hybrid

Senior Counsel, Transactions

  • Smith & Nephew
  • Memphis, TN
  • 60+ days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 60+ days ago

Act as liaison to Company Secretariat and other work as assigned by Associate General Counsel, Transactions & Corporate What will you need to be successful?...

Hybrid

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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
73.4%
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 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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