General Counsel Jobs in Roanoke, 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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Associate Counsel - Subrogation - Dallas, TX

  • Grapevine, TX (10 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Grapevine, TX (10 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 2 days ago

experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury REQUIRED Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED Admission to the Texas Bar REQUIRED Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Texas and meet...

SVP Associate Counsel

  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Why GM Financial? GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with...

Director, Legal Counsel- ERISA, Retirement Trust & Custody

  • Westlake, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Westlake, TX
  • 10 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...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 24 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 24 days ago

The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for supporting Safran in a broad range general corporate, contractual matters and litigation matters with a focus on the U.S....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

The role: SoFi is seeking an attorney with a strong background in financial regulation, with a focus on digital asset products and services, to serve as Assistant General Counsel....

Senior Legal Counsel / Commercial Transactions

  • Coppell, TX (13 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Coppell, TX (13 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial Transactions) Centersquare Dallas, Texas United States Job Description: Centersquare is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial Transactions) to join the legal team...

Counsel/Sr. Counsel, NBCU News Group

  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 30+ days ago

integrity, accuracy and independence Monitor legal developments affecting the press and freedom of speech Partner with specialist lawyers across NBCUniversal's Legal Department, including on news-related litigation...

Senior Associate General Counsel - General Counsel

  • Denton, TX (14 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Denton, TX (14 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 45+ days ago

Assists the General Counsel with supervisory duties of the staff of the Office of General Counsel on pending and potential litigation and other matters....

Vice President Deputy General Counsel

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Assisting the General Counsel with other duties and responsibilities as requested by the CEO or General Counsel....

Associate Counsel

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since its inception in 1957, Invited has operated with the central...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Lewisville, TX (5 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (5 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Type: Leadership/Assistant General Counsel Date Posted: 4/17/2025 Location: LEGAL SERVICES - 744...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Who are we? Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 260data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and...

District Assistant General Counsel (24-25 SY)

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTRICT ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: District Assistant General Counsel WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 230 days REPORTS TO:...

Legal Counsel - Real Estate Americas

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Roanoke, TX)
  • 90+ days ago

Who are we? Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 260data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Roanoke, TX

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke, 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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