General Counsel Jobs in Katy, 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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Staff Counsel

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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Staff Counsel

Litigation Execution & Management: Independently oversee all phases of complex litigation, including discovery, hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations, ensuring meticulous preparation and execution...

Lead Legal Counsel

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Lead legal strategy for pre-litigation and dispute resolution. Structure and negotiate new ventures, structured finance, and project development deals....

Senior Counsel, Benefits

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Job Summary The Senior Counsel Benefits reports to the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel - Labor, Employment & Benefits and serves as a legal advisor to numerous business partners, including...

Associate General Counsel

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 4 days ago

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, business-minded attorney with a strong foundation in corporate, real estate, and commercial law....

Associate Counsel (Remote)

  • Wallis, TX (23 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wallis, TX (23 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 5 days ago

/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable Qualifications: 2-6+ years of experience in related field litigation...

Remote Work

Counsel or Senior Counsel, Midstream

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 5 days ago

transactions Practical, solution-oriented approach to legal issues with a strong business acumen Superior negotiation, advocacy, and presentation skills Mature judgment and discretion Ability to manage...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Primary purpose: In-house opportunity for a corporate transactional attorney, with a primary focus on general corporate activities as well as mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures for energy...

M&A Lawyer (Attorney - Counsel - Sr Counsel)

  • Houston, TX (24 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Houston, TX (24 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 10 days ago

We are looking for the right people people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop...

Senior Counsel

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Job Summary The Senior Commercial Counsel - EPC will handle legal matters related to complex commercial transactions focusing on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) transactions and assisting...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Counsel and Managing Counsel Legal Services Projects and Technology; business EVPs; VPs and GMs and other senior leaders, outside counsel, government representatives, customers, suppliers, and business...

Assistant General Counsel (Contracts)

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary The Assistant General Counsel (Contracts) is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Legal Contract Administration Department and assists the General Counsel by providing legal...

Associate General Counsel, Securities and Governance

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 14 days ago

The Associate General Counsel, Securities and Corporate Governance will report to the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, serving as a key legal advisor to the company....

Associate General Counsel II

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 16 days ago

About The Role The Associate General Counsel will handle a wide array of legal issues for Retirement Services related to its offering of retirement products and services primarily in the not for profit...

Legal Counsel - Corporate and Commercial Contracts

  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Katy, TX)
  • 18 days ago

At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Katy, TX

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Katy, 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 Katy, 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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