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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This position has the opportunity to assist the Vice President and General Counsel in building a healthcare legal advising specialty group and manage the day-to-day operations of that future team....

(USA) Senior Counsel

  • Garland, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Garland, 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...

Senior Counsel - Export and Trade

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

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no...

US Legal Counsel

  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 3 days ago

This role will focus on commercial and corporate law, reporting to the General Counsel and providing legal support from their Frisco office for clients across California, Texas, New York, and Chicago...

Senior Counsel - Corporate and Commercial Contracts

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 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...

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...

Legal Counsel (Intellectual Property)

  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago

In this pivotal role (as a member of the Office of General Counsel), you will leverage your expertise to perform comprehensive legal analysis, conduct research, and draft insightful opinions and papers...

Senior Counsel, Marine and Transportation

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, 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....

General Counsel

  • Mesquite, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Mesquite, TX
  • 4 days ago

In particular, the candidate will: Advise and assist on commercial transactions for the manufacturing business, including real estate and construction contracts, vendor agreements and supply chain related...

Associate, Counsel- Office of Legal Obligations

  • Plano, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 4 days ago

JobID: 210593866 Category: Counsel JobSchedule: Full time Posted Date: 2025-04-23T19:42:01+00:00 JobShift: : Serve as a trusted advisor on a range of legal and regulatory issues and guide...

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT II - Office of the General Counsel

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

POSTED: 04-23-2025 CLOSES: 05-02-2025 JOB POSTING NO: 035096LA PAYROLL TITLE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT II EXTENDED TITLE: Office of the General Counsel SALARY: GR....

Assistant General Counsel - VP, Bank Operations

  • Irving, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Irving, 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...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

Minimum Requirements Minimum education required of the position A Juris Doctor is required....

Sr. Counsel, Commercial

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Energy Products, you will focus on commercial matters with an emphasis on our global residential, commercial and industrial and utility-scale solar and energy...

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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
73.6%
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 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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