General Counsel Jobs in Kingwood, 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

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...

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Staff Counsel

litigation process....

Senior Counsel, Legal

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Legal Counsel reports to the Assistant General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer and is located in Houston, Texas. II....

Legal Counsel, Commmerical

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 2 days ago

transactions, and general operations to business development, operations, and other internal teams....

General Counsel

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 4 days ago

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a full time General Counsel position in the Houston area....

Senior Counsel

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 4 days ago

transactions, and providing support on environmental issues with a demonstrated high level of expertise in air law....

Lead Legal Counsel

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 7 days 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 (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 8 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 (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 9 days ago

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

Counsel or Senior Counsel, Midstream

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 11 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...

Legal Counsel

  • Conroe, TX (23 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 11 days ago
  • Conroe, TX (23 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 11 days ago

Deliver in-person legal training across the U.S., focusing on key areas such as commercial law and compliance....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 13 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 (5 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Houston, TX (5 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 15 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...

Associate Counsel

  • The Woodlands, TX (15 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • The Woodlands, TX (15 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Active license to practice law in at least one state and active membership in good standing of the bar of at least one state. 3+ years of experience practicing corporate law in a law firm or corporation...

Senior Counsel

  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Houston, TX (17 miles from Kingwood, TX)
  • 16 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...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Kingwood, TX

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Kingwood, 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 Kingwood, 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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