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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Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

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

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Montpelier , Vermont About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

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

Lumen Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A in Montpelier , Vermont About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

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

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Montpelier , Vermont About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Montpelier, VT
  • 8 days ago
  • Montpelier, VT
  • 8 days ago

Cardinal Health Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions in Montpelier , Vermont What the Legal Department contributes to Cardinal Health The Legal Department is responsible...

Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy

  • Washington, VT
  • 10 days ago
  • Washington, VT
  • 10 days ago

Qualifications: Juris Doctor required. 6-8 years healthcare regulatory compliance experience, in-house privacy experience at a large, matrixed healthcare company preferred....

licensed conveyancer/Chartered Legal Executive

  • Saint Albans, VT
  • 11 days ago
  • Saint Albans, VT
  • 11 days ago

Licensed Conveyancer/Chartered Legal Executive- St Albans Excellent Benefits | Career Progression | Generous Holidays & Bonus Are you a skilled Licensed Conveyancer/Chartered Legal Executive...

Senior Counsel - Labor and Employment

  • South Burlington, VT
  • 18 days ago
  • South Burlington, VT
  • 18 days ago

Assessing and determining litigation case strategy and defense. Effectively communicating to management regarding merits, litigation developments and cost....

Senior Legal Counsel - 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....

Remote Work

Works with the Claim Department and Litigation Department on special projects related to the practice or line of business as needed.9....

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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
73.7%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
7.9%
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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