General Counsel Jobs in Bellaire, TX

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.

1-15 of 47 Jobs

Legal Director

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide. Living our values...

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Associate Counsel

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Perform various other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the General Counsel....

Senior Counsel, Gulf of America & Canada

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Job Family Group: Legal Group Job Description: About the Role: This role is as an individual contributor in the Gulf of America/Canada Legal team, which sits at the operational heart of delivering...

Associate General Counsel - Claims, Risk Management, & Insurance

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 7 days ago

The Associate General Counsel, Claims, Risk Management, and Insurance (AGC-CRMI) serves as principal counsel supporting company insurance, claims, and risk management functions....

Sr Counsel Structured Transactions - MST

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Minimum Requirements As a successful candidate you will have: Juris Doctor in Law or Master of Law with additional experience. Minimum 12 years of experience....

Sr Counsel - Midstream and Project Development - Houston, TX

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications Required Qualifications JD (Juris Doctor) J.D. or LL.M from an accredited law school Required Member in good standing of a U.S....

Associate General Counsel

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school required. Undergraduate Engineering or Architectural degree preferred. Active bar membership required....

Legal Counsel

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Posting End Date: June 18, 2025 Employee Type: Regular-Full time Union/Non: This is a non-union position Are you a legal professional with a passion for overseeing sophisticated regulatory and...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Resources Officer, and other administrators designated by the General Counsel....

Legal Counsel

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Main Purpose: To provide legal advice and support to Trafigura's established and developing business across the North America region with particular focus on Trafigura's natural gas and power...

General Of Counsel

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 14 days ago

General Of Counsel position. The annual compensation range for this position is between $435,000 and $485,000. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other...

Associate Legal Counsel, United States

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school Admission to the state bar and in good standing Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate law or related field Strong understanding of corporate...

Counsel/Sr. Counsel, NBCU News Group

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 17 days ago

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and...

Lawyer (Attorney - Counsel - Sr Counsel)

  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX (7 miles from Bellaire, TX)
  • 17 days ago

In the US, a Juris Doctor (JD) in law is required. Three years of experience in oilfield commercial contracting is required. Must be licensed to practice law in applicable areas....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Bellaire, TX

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Bellaire, TX 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 Bellaire, TX
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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