General Counsel Jobs in Lewisville, 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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Senior Legal Counsel

  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Irving, TX (17 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 4 hours ago

Strong understanding of corporate law and contractual principles....

Legal Counsel (US)

  • Plano, TX (22 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX (22 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 1 day ago

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Director, Legal Counsel- Institutional Trust and Custody

  • Westlake, TX (5 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Westlake, TX (5 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 2 days ago

What you have To ensure that we fulfill our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have: Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor...

Insurance and Wealth Management Attorney - Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel

  • Plano, TX (22 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Plano, TX (22 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 2 days ago

As Insurance Attorney: Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel within our Wealth Management Legal team, you will provide critical leadership on legal guidance related to annuities, life insurance...

Legal Counsel

  • Richardson, TX (22 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (22 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Position Summary: Reporting to the company's Vice President - General Counsel, this role offers the opportunity to work in a broad-based, in-house legal position that supports the business's daily operations...

Insurance and Wealth Management Attorney - Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel 210575343

  • Plano, TX (22 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Plano, TX (22 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 3 days ago

As Insurance Attorney: Executive Director, Assistant General Counsel within our Wealth Management Legal team, you will provide critical leadership on legal guidance related to annuities, life insurance...

Assistant General Counsel - Hospital Operations

  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Know Your Rights: Privacy Notice for California Applicants: Responsibilities The Assistant General Counsel Hospital Operations must be a transactional/regulatory attorney with experience in the healthcare...

Associate General Counsel

  • Fort Worth, TX (23 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (23 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Supply Chain Support The position provides senior level legal support to Supply Chain Management, as well as programs and staff functions regarding a wide range of transactional and compliance...

Global Financial Crimes - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

  • Plano, TX (22 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plano, TX (22 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 4 days ago

As an Assistant General Counsel in the Global Financial Crimes Legal team, you will provide expert legal advice and transactional support across all regions and lines of business....

Payments Negotiations Attorney - Assistant Vice President, Senior Counsel

  • Plano, TX (22 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plano, TX (22 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 4 days ago

JobID: 210628609 Category: Counsel JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2025-06-10T04:00:00+00:00 JobShift: Base Pay/Salary: New York,NY $123,500.00-$210,000.00; Chicago,IL $104,500.00-$175,000.00...

Associate General Counsel - Claims, Risk Management, & Insurance

  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Lewisville, 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....

Associate General Counsel

  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 9 days ago

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

Senior Counsel - Corporate Securities and Governance

  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 9 days ago

This role will support and assist the Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Deputy General Counsel on securities law and corporate governance matters and support the Company's SEC reporting and...

Director, Legal Counsel- Regulatory Enforcement

  • Westlake, TX (5 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Westlake, TX (5 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 9 days ago

Your Opportunity At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the...

Legal Counsel, Aviation Training

  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Lewisville, TX)
  • 10 days ago

Legal Counsel, Aviation Training CAE Dallas, Texas Are you interested in this job? Sign into your job seeker account to today! Commute Time Join the world of aviation! Join CAE's team of internal...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Lewisville, TX

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Lewisville, 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 Lewisville, 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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