General Counsel Jobs in Frisco, 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.

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Staff Counsel - Liability Claims

  • Forward Air
  • Coppell, TX (17 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Coppell, TX (17 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Qualifications Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school....

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Assistant General Counsel (Regional Counsel)

  • USAA
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required....

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Assistant General Counsel -Wealth Management

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 18 hours ago

JobID: 210749431 Category: Counsel JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2026-05-17T19:16:50+00:00 JobShift: Base Pay/Salary: Jersey City,NJ $199,500.00-$275,000.00; Chicago,IL...

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Logistics Legal Counsel (EM7127)

  • Samsung SDS America
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Samsung SDS is a global leader in logistics, powered by innovative IT solutions like our integrated "Cello" platform. As Logistics Legal Counsel on the Legal & Compliance team, you'll deliver...

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Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 3 days ago

JobID: 210753301 Category: Counsel JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2026-05-30T00:39:08+00:00 JobShift: Base Pay/Salary: New York,NY $156,750.00-$275,000.00 Are you a seasoned attorney with a...

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Director & Senior Counsel Advanced Products & Solutions

  • RTX
  • McKinney, TX (14 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (14 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 7 days ago

The Senior Counsel reports to the APS SBU General Counsel and directly supports key business stakeholders, programs, and functions....

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Assistant General Counsel (Litigation Counsel)

  • Usaa
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Counsel (Litigation Counsel) at our USAA San Antonio, Texas corporate headquarters location.As a dedicated Assistant General Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal counsel to business...

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Legal Counsel

  • Amdocs
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Required Travel :Minimal Managerial - No Location: Please note, this role can be based in Toronto, Canada, Jersey City, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, Dallas TX Applicants must be legally authorized to...

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Associate General Counsel

  • Emerson
  • McKinney, TX (14 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • McKinney, TX (14 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 15 days ago

The successful candidate will be a key member of the Senior Associate General Counsel, Americas. This position can be based at any Emerson US corporate offices....

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Senior Legal Counsel, Global Solutions

  • Assa Abloy
  • Plano, TX (14 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Plano, TX (14 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 16 days ago

Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school (required) Bachelors degree from an accredited institution (required) LL.M. in International Law, Corporate Law, or related field (preferred) Active...

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Director of Legal Services/General Counsel

  • North Texas Municipal Water District
  • Wylie, TX (20 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Wylie, TX (20 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 16 days ago

If so, apply to be the North Texas Municipal Water District's next Director of Legal Services/General Counsel!...

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Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

  • HCSC
  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 18 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in the state where the legal department is located. 5 years experience as a practicing attorney after receiving a law degree....

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Senior Legal Counsel

  • Infosys
  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 20 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (16 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 20 days ago

If you have a strong background in commercial transactions and are ready to put your strengths to work in a fast-paced, in-house legal environment, then this may be the opportunity for you....

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Strategic Transactions Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

  • JP Morgan
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Plano, TX (11 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 21 days ago

Depending on the level of experience of the successful candidate, the job title will be Vice President, Assistant General Counsel....

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Deputy General Counsel

  • Home Franchise Concepts
  • Flower Mound, TX (19 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 22 days ago
  • Flower Mound, TX (19 miles from Frisco, TX)
  • 22 days ago

Summary The Deputy General Counsel is responsible for assisting the General Counsel in overseeing all legal, compliance, and risk management matters for a national franchisor with a portfolio of franchise...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Frisco, TX

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Frisco, TX 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 Frisco, 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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