General Counsel Jobs in Southlake, 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

Qualifications What you've got: Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Associate Staff Counsel

Qualifications What you've got: Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school....

Liberty Mutual Insurance

Staff Counsel

Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school....

Sr. Counsel-Privacy, AI & Data Governance (REMOTE)

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 14 hours ago

Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Governance** Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Global Privacy, AI & Data Governance, the Sr....

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Senior Counsel

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 1 day ago

include significant, hands-on support of BIA sales and operational challenges, including project pursuits, contract negotiations, bid protests, project delivery support, subcontractor issues, claims and litigation...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 1 day ago

communication skills Excellent organizational and analytical skills Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years as an in-house counsel in a corporate environment Experience in the HVAC industry Experience managing litigation...

Legal Counsel

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 1 day ago

and disputesContract drafting and negotiation with customers and vendors and communication with regulators, as necessaryOther legal duties as may be assigned by the General Counsel or requested by...

SVP Associate Counsel

  • Fort Worth, TX (18 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (18 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 3 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...

Senior Counsel

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Resolve pre-litigation, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution issues. in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative...

Director, Legal Counsel- ERISA, Retirement Trust & Custody

  • Westlake, TX (5 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Westlake, TX (5 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 6 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...

Director - Legal Counsel

  • Westlake, TX (5 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Westlake, TX (5 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 16 days ago

Your Opportunity Charles Schwab is looking for a Director, Legal Counsel to support multiple retail-focused broker-dealer and investment adviser business units and work daily with managers,...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 16 days ago

What you have: Minimum of JD degree from an accredited law school. 6 to 8 years legal experience in top tier law firm and/or corporate law department....

VP Associate General Counsel- Corporate

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 18 days ago

Role Overview As VP, Associate General Counsel Corporate, you will serve as a key legal advisor on a wide range of corporate matters....

Staff Counsel, eDiscovery Services

  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (23 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 19 days ago

Qualifications and experience Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited institution Licensed and in good standing to practice in state of employment i.e....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Irving, TX (15 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 20 days ago
  • Irving, TX (15 miles from Southlake, TX)
  • 20 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....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Southlake, TX

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Southlake, 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 Southlake, 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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