General Counsel Jobs in Plano, 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 (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 4 hours ago

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

Legal Counsel (US)

  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago

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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 (6 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Richardson, TX (6 miles from Plano, 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...

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 (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, 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...

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....

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 (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, 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 (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, 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 (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 9 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, 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...

Assistant General Counsel

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

What we need: The Assistant General Counsel is a high-level leader who works closely with the General Counsel and legal team to provide legal advice and support to the organization....

Legal Counsel, Aviation Training

  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (18 miles from Plano, 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...

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

Marketing Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel

  • Plano, TX
  • 11 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 11 days ago

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school. Deep transactional experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on vendor and supplier agreements....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Plano, TX

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Plano, 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 Plano, 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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