General Counsel Jobs in Texas

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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General Counsel III- Temp/part time #0605-25

  • Austin, TX
  • 13 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 13 hours ago

The Deputy General Counsel assists the General Counsel in the day-to-day management of the Office of General Counsel and is responsible, in conjunction with the General Counsel, for selecting and supervising...

Director, Legal Accounts/Associate General Counsel. Job in San Antonio Gr8Jobs

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 14 hours ago

A great opportunity is now available to become a valuable member of the University Health Legal Department with a direct report to the Senior Vice President/ Chief Revenue Officer. We are...

THECB - General Counsel II

  • Austin, TX
  • 16 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 16 hours ago

Knowledge of state government contract law, state and federal grant law, and commercial laws. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and rules governing the Coordinating Board....

Legal Counsel I

  • Houston, TX
  • 18 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 18 hours ago

Join an organization that values it's community and employees! The purpose of this entry level position is to represent the Appraisal District in civil litigation before the State District Courts...

Legal Counsel - Pizza Hut US

  • Plano, TX
  • 23 hours ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 23 hours ago

Education: Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in Texas with at least five years of experience in a fast-paced law firm or in-house legal department....

Senior Counsel, Legal M&A

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Legal Counsel focus will be focused on M&A and report to the Assistant General Counsel, Mergers and Acquisitions and is located in Houston, Texas. II....

General Counsel I #0103-25

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

The Assistant General Counsel is selected by and responsible to the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel and reports to the Deputy General Counsel....

Associate General Counsel (Regulatory West)

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Job Description What You'll Do: Assist General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel manage the legal services necessary to provide timely and appropriate legal advice regarding the legal interests of...

Senior Counsel, Product and Privacy

  • TX
  • 1 day ago
  • TX
  • 1 day ago

We're looking for problem solvers, innovators, and dreamers who are searching for anything but business as usual. Like us, you're a high performer who's an expert at your craft, constantly...

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Counsel/Sr. Counsel, Commodities and Regulatory

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

POSITION OVERVIEW The position will be based in Houston, Texas and report to the Managing Counsel-Commodities and Regulatory. The Counsel/Senior Counsel will work as a team member and...

Chief Counsel - Global Impact Organization

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 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...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

Perform and provide other general corporate law advice as needed. Salary Range: $160,000- $180,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications....

Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial & JV

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Advise senior management on all legal, regulatory, policy, and commercial law matters related to these activities....

Director - Legal Counsel

  • Westlake, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Westlake, TX
  • 2 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,...

Associate General Counsel - Contracting

  • Richardson, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Richardson, TX
  • 2 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in the state where the legal department is located. 8 years experience as an attorney with demonstrated understanding/experience of...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Texas

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Texas 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 Texas
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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