General Counsel Jobs in San Antonio, 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 Counsel, Commercial

  • Marathon Petroleum Corporation
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 4 days ago

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides strategic legal advice and counsel to commercial business teams, including real-time support for trading and commercial transactions....

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Assistant General Counsel (Litigation Counsel)

  • USAA
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 8 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 8 days ago

The Opportunity We are currently seeking a talented Assistant General Counsel (Litigation Counsel) at our USAA San Antonio, Texas corporate headquarters location....

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Senior Vice President Compliance and Counsel (San Antonio, TX)

  • USAA Real Estate Company
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 days ago

This role will work in direct support of the Global Chief Compliance Officer and Deputy General Counsel and have broad visibility across the firm, working in partnership and managing relationships with...

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General Counsel

  • Safari Club International
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 14 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 14 days ago

Prior experience in a General Counsel or senior in-house legal role....

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Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

  • EY
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 17 days ago

Experience in a product counsel role in a technology or consulting organization with experience leading negotiations A bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college Juris Doctor from an accredited...

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Managing Senior Counsel

  • Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 18 days ago

This position is direct backup to the General Counsel/Vice President of Legal Services. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Assist in protecting the organization's legal interests....

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Commercial Legal Counsel

  • ADAMA Agricultural Solutions Ltd
  • Converse, TX (15 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Converse, TX (15 miles from San Antonio, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Apply now Commercial Legal Counsel Location: Airport City - Israel Company: Adama Agricultural Solutions Job ID: 30901 Join ADAMA - A Global Leader in Crop Protection shaping the future of...

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Senior Counsel, Technology and Managed Services

  • EY
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 27 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 27 days ago

Doctor from an accredited law school Membership in a State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law Good standing with the applicable State Bar including being current on individual state Continuing...

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Senior Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment, US

  • Circle K
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 28 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 28 days ago

JOIN OUR TEAM Our mission is simple: we make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We want to lift their spirits by delivering little boosts along the way. We care about our people...

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Senior Counsel

  • Tyson & Mendes
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 45+ days ago

less experienced attorneys Requirements JD from an ABA approved school Must be licensed in your state 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial...

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Assistant General Counsel (Regional Counsel)

  • USAA
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 60+ days ago

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required....

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Demographic Data for San Antonio, TX

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in San Antonio, TX

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in San Antonio, TX offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.4%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
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 San Antonio, 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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