General Counsel Jobs in Vermont

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, Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 2 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 2 days ago

counsel to advise on ERISA litigation Support lobbying efforts in connection with legislative, regulatory and case law developments in the executive compensation/benefits/ERISA/tax area and interpreting...

Senior Counsel Life Sciences

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 3 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 3 days ago

Visit: Job Description Responsibilities Provide legal support to certain FUJIFILM Life Sciences/Pharma companies under general supervision of Division General Counsel, Life Sciences and in coordination...

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Deputy/Assistant General Counsel

  • South Burlington, VT
  • 4 days ago
  • South Burlington, VT
  • 4 days ago

How you'll make an impact: Legal Strategy & Business Partnership: Support the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel in providing strategic legal guidance across the organization....

General Counsel I - Land Use Review Board - Exempt

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 6 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 6 days ago

Additionally, the General Counsel serves as a liaison across state government on legal matters....

Senior Counsel, Commercial

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 9 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 9 days ago

You will be the attorney responsible for a variety of commercial transactions....

Associate General Counsel, Privacy & Data Protection

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 9 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 9 days ago

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think youre capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. Its a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us,...

Senior Counsel, Political Affairs

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 9 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 9 days ago

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think youre capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. Its a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us,...

Legal Counsel

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 9 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 9 days ago

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think youre capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. Its a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us,...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Waterbury Center, VT
  • 9 days ago
  • Waterbury Center, VT
  • 9 days ago

Please indicate Assistant General Counsel" in the subject line of your email....

Senior Counsel

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 11 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 11 days ago

Senior Counsel - req1509** **OVERVIEW** The Senior Counsel will report Directly to the VP General Counsel and will work with the General Counsel team to coordinate the work of the legal team....

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Senior Counsel (Medical Device)

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 11 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 11 days ago

The Senior Counsel, reporting to the Division General Counsel, Medical Devices, will be an experienced commercial transactions lawyer, responsible for working independently and collaboratively on legal...

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Assistant General Counsel - Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 16 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 16 days ago

**_Job Summary_** The Assistant General Counsel, Nuclear & Precision Health Solutions (NPHS) is responsible for providing outstanding legal advice to the NPHS business segment partners, including guidance...

Assistant General Counsel - Specialty Pharmaceutical Distribution

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 16 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 16 days ago

**_Job Summary_** The Assistant General Counsel Specialty Pharmaceutical Distribution will be responsible for providing exceptional legal advice and guidance to the Specialty Pharmaceutical Distribution...

DOC General Counsel I - Exempt

  • Waterbury Center, VT
  • 23 days ago
  • Waterbury Center, VT
  • 23 days ago

Please reference "DOC General Counsel" in the subject line. The Vermont Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified and experienced attorney to serve as General Counsel....

Legal Counsel - ERISA & Securities (Remote)

  • Washington, VT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Washington, VT
  • 30+ days ago

Support litigation and dispute resolution processes, working closely with the CCO, Corporate Counsel and/or Outside Counsel....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Vermont

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Vermont 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 Vermont
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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