General Counsel Jobs in Westlake, 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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(USA) Senior Counsel

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 1 day ago

This Senior Privacy Counsel will report to VIZIOs Deputy General Counsel, collaborate with other attorneys in VIZIOs Legal department, and help continue to support and improve the Companys privacy program...

Your Opportunity At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the...

Assistant General Counsel - VP, Bank Operations

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 4 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 4 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join the Bank and Fraud Operations Section in the Consumer, Small & Business Banking & Enterprise Payments Division of the Wells...

Associate General Counsel NEW

  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Associate General Counsel Lockheed Martin View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Today Top Secret Unspecified Unspecified Fort Worth, TX (ON-SITE/OFFICE) Job Number 686722BR Description:Attorney position...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Westlake, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Westlake, TX
  • 5 days ago

The Legal Department responsible for North America consists of the VP & General Counsel, and the Senior Legal Counsel....

Senior Counsel

  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 6 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 - Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, TX

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

The Role: The Senior Counsel will advise on a wide range of commercial transactions, including: Purchase/sale contracts Vendor, distributor, and contractor agreements IT, and IP-related matters Managing...

Chief Counsel - Global Impact Organization

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 8 days ago

The Chief Counsel will be part of McKesson's General Counsel Organization (GCO), reporting to the SVP, Associate General Counsel, Employment, Benefits and Executive Compensation Law & Counsel to the...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Lewisville, TX (5 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lewisville, TX (5 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 10 days ago

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

Associate General Counsel

  • Addison, TX (22 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Addison, TX (22 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 12 days ago

We are seeking an Associate General Counsel to join our legal team during a phase of strategic growth....

Chief Counsel - Global Impact Organization, Sustainability & ESG

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 13 days ago

The Chief Counsel will be part of McKessons General Counsel Organization (GCO), reporting to the SVP, Associate General Counsel, Employment, Benefits and Executive Compensation Law & Counsel to the...

Associate General Counsel

  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Description:Attorney position supporting all aspects of the F-35 Lightning II Program. Attorney will handle legal work associated with Production, International, Development & Follow-on...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 18 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 18 days ago

Litigation areas could include commercial, environmental, labor, employment, and OSHA....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 19 days ago
  • Frisco, TX (24 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 19 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...

System Director, Associate Counsel, Managed Care

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 25 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Westlake, TX)
  • 25 days ago

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Westlake, TX

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Westlake, 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 Westlake, 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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