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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Senior Counsel - Corporate and Commercial Contracts

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

At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point...

Senior Counsel, Marine and Transportation

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

Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future The Senior Counsel, Marine and Transportation will report to the Managing Counsel, Commercial & Marketing, and work with colleagues in a large...

Lawyer (Attorney - Counsel - Sr Counsel)

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

In the US, a Juris Doctor (JD) in law is required. Three years of experience in oilfield commercial contracting is required. Must be licensed to practice law in applicable areas....

Assistant General Counsel

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

Position DescriptionThis is an Assistant General Counsel position within Kinder Morgan, Inc.'...

Senior Counsel - Public Finance

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

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Senior Counsel

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

transactions with respect to employment matters Review and revise domestic and international employment policies Analyze and advise on compensation matters including exempt status and pay equity Provide...

Senior Counsel

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

transactions....

Auto/General Senior Counsel

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

a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers....

Sr. Counsel II

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

In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, including corporate law, employment law, and regulations affecting business operations....

Staff Counsel, eDiscovery Services

  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Houston, TX (21 miles from Spring, TX)
  • 12 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....

General Counsel

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

Between $88k and $141k Per Year (Will discuss with applicant) Position range in Harris County $88k - $226k Per Year General Counsel HARRIS COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Occupation: Lawyers Location: Houston...

Senior Assistant General Counsel Employment Litigation (US)

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

About the Role The Senior Assistant General Counsel -Employment Litigation (US) is an integral part of Latham's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team....

Counsel / Senior Counsel, Employment Law and Litigation

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

POSITION OVERVIEW Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel and Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer, this role will be responsible for providing legal research and advice in all aspects of equal employment...

Sr. Counsel - Construction

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

Qualifications Qualifications Education JD (Juris Doctor) J.D. or LL.M from an accredited law school Required Experience 7+ years experience of demonstrated post-qualified experience in drafting and...

Assistant General Counsel

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

Assistant General Counsel Sysco - 3.2 Houston, TX Job Details Estimated: $109K - $177K a year 3 hours ago Benefits Work from home Qualifications Law Doctoral degree General counsel 5 years English Doctor...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Spring, TX

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Spring, TX offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
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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