General Counsel Jobs in Richmond, 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-Data Privacy

  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Leidos QTC is seeking an Assistant General Counsel - Data Privacy to serve as a trusted partner to QTCs lines of business, providing practical legal advice on compliance with contractual...

Assistant General Counsel Strategic Enterprise Sales

  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 5 days ago

**The Role** Reporting to the VP/Deputy General Counsel, this role is responsible for managing and handling legal support for one or more regions within Lumen's Strategic Enterprise sales channel....

Senior Counsel

  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 6 days ago

transactions with respect to employment matters Review and revise domestic and international employment policies Analyze and advise on compensation matters including exempt status and pay equity Provide...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 8 days ago

Education : Juris Doctor Preferred Degree : Law Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards : State law license required....

Director, Associate General Counsel - Claims

  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 11 days ago

Director, Associate General Counsel, Claims (AGC Claims Director) is a resource within the Markel Claim Organization providing leadership to the Associate General Counsel Claims and Coverage teams and...

Chief Counsel - Global Impact Organization, Sustainability & ESG

  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 12 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...

Director, Associate General Counsel - Claims

  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago

Director, Associate General Counsel, Claims (AGC Claims Director) is a resource within the Markel Claim Organization providing leadership to the Associate General Counsel Claims and Coverage...

Associate General Counsel - Consumer Finance

  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago

May prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal...

Associate General Counsel - Deposits

  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to...

Director, Assistant General Counsel, Bank Regulation and Policy

  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 13 days ago

McLean, VA: $226,000 - $257,900 for Director, Asst General Counsel Richmond, VA: $205,400 - $234,400 for Director, Asst General Counsel Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to...

Senior Counsel, Regulatory & Compliance

  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Glen Allen, VA (6 miles from Richmond, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Required Qualifications Juris Doctor and minimum of 8 years of in-depth regulatory experience at a major law firm or in-house position....

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 14 days ago

_What Legal Management contributes to Cardinal Health_** Legal provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to protect the...

Assistant General Counsel Federal Regulatory

  • Richmond, VA
  • 17 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 17 days ago

This is an exciting role with significant responsibility and independence that will report to the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Federal Regulatory Affairs....

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Senior Legal Counsel

  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 19 days ago

and compliance requirements + Research and respond to general legal inquiries from in-house clients that relate to matters including local regulatory issues, partnerships, and software licensing, litigation...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Richmond, VA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, 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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