General Counsel Jobs in Manassas, VA

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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Assistant General Counsel, Litigation & Investigations

  • Cabin John, MD (22 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Cabin John, MD (22 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 17 days ago

Description Leidos is looking for an intelligent, hardworking, high-energy, and flexible Assistant General Counsel to join our Corporate Legal Department in Reston VA....

Associate General Counsel - Technology

  • Ashburn, VA (19 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Ashburn, VA (19 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Associate General Counsel - Technology Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity...

Associate General Counsel- Multifamily Real Estate

  • McLean, VA (20 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • McLean, VA (20 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Position Overview: The Multifamily Real Estate Department of the Legal Division of Freddie Mac is seeking an attorney to join the team as an Associate General Counsel....

Senior Manager, Financial Crimes and International Senior Counsel

  • McLean, VA (20 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 3 days ago
  • McLean, VA (20 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 3 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Active member in good standing of at least one state bar At least 5 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm environment, at...

Associate General Counsel - Digital Advertising, Data, & IP

  • Sterling, VA (16 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Sterling, VA (16 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 4 days ago

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and current license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 7+ years of legal experience in private practice or in an in-house legal department...

Legal Counsel

  • Chantilly, VA (8 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (8 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 11 days ago

in a corporate in-house or law firm setting Strong understanding of commercial law and general corporate law principles Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills High level of professionalism...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Counsel, North America....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Chantilly, VA (8 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA (8 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school Active license to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction 5+ years of legal experience, preferably...

Associate General Counsel- Multifamily Real Estate (Hybrid- 3 Days in Office)

  • McLean, VA (20 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 12 days ago
  • McLean, VA (20 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 12 days ago

Position Overview: The Multifamily Real Estate Department of the Legal Division of Freddie Mac is seeking an attorney to join the team as an Associate General Counsel....

Legal Counsel - Herndon, VA or Leeds, AL

  • Herndon, VA (16 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Herndon, VA (16 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Who We're Looking For: Qualified Expert: J.D. degree holder with at least 5 years of relevant experience in commercial law....

Senior Legal Counsel Job Details Coloplast A/S

  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 13 days ago

Counsel, North America....

Senior Counsel, Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility, Identity

  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can...

Associate Counsel

  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Alexandria, VA (23 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 16 days ago

The Role Location: Alexandria, Virginia Reports To: General Counsel, Conquer Cancer and Senior Counsel, ASCO Position Title: Associate Counsel Work Environment: Hybrid Travel: 1-5 days/year Overview...

Claims Legal Counsel

  • Great Falls, VA (19 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Great Falls, VA (19 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 19 days ago

Basic Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school....

Senior Counsel

  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Reston, VA (15 miles from Manassas, VA)
  • 21 days ago

Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Minimum five years work experience in corporate department of large international law firm,....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Manassas, VA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Manassas, VA 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 Manassas, VA
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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