General Counsel Jobs in Spring, 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 General Counsel, Corporate Legal Team

  • Corebridge Financial Inc.
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 1 day ago

About The Role As an Associate General Counsel in the Corporate Legal Team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues at the intersection of financial...

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Attorney-Advisor (Tax) - Special Counsel (INTL)

  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 4 days ago

Summary With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found...

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Assistant General Counsel

  • Kinder Morgan
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 5 days ago

What We Are Looking For This Assistant General Counsel position is for an attorney who will be responsible for regulatory matters and business transactions associated with Kinder Morgan's Natural Gas...

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Senior Counsel, Commercial

  • Marathon Petroleum Corporation
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 5 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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Sr. Counsel - Finance

  • Sempra Infrastructure,
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Primary PurposeAdvises on complex legal issues and develops practical solutions that balance risk management with strategic business priorities. Duties and Responsibilities Provide legal support...

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Trust Legal Counsel

  • Hancock Whitney Corp
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Thank you for your interest in our company! To apply, click on the button above. You will be required to create an account (or sign in with an existing account). Your account will provide you...

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Director and Associate General Counsel Real Property

  • CenterPoint Energy
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 6 days ago

Director and Associate General Counsel Real Property CenterPoint Energy - 3.7 Houston, TX Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Paid time off 401...

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Director and Associate General Counsel Real Property

  • Center Point Energy
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX (22 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 7 days ago

The AGC Real Property will report to the Vice President, Legal and Associate General Counsel. Position is in person and based in Houston, Texas. This role is not eligible for remote work....

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Assistant General Counsel IV

  • Texas A\u0026M University System -- System Offices
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Assistant General Counsel IV Agency Texas A&M University System Offices Department General Counsel Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description...

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Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment

  • LyondellBasell
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 8 days ago

LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our...

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Assistant General Counsel - Compliance Officer

  • NextDecade
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Establish compliance reporting metrics and present regular updates to the General Counsel and executive leadership....

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ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL-Work/Life Balance

  • Recruiter: Sharon Gerber Attorney Search, Inc.
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 8 days ago

This role will support and directly report to General Counsel....

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Senior Counsel - Commercial

  • ClimeCo
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Full-time Description Background ClimeCo is a global sustainability company headquartered in Pennsylvania, with projects and partners all over the world. Our mission is to advance the low-carbon...

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Legal Counsel

  • Shawcor
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Summary As Legal Counsel for the Composite Technologies division, you will play a critical role in enabling Mattr's growth strategy by providing commercially focused legal guidance across a...

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Counsel/Senior Counsel

  • Chevron Corporation
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Advice on risk management, marine insurance and commercial law advice relating to international and domestic oil and gas terminals....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Spring, TX

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Spring, 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 Spring, 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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