General Counsel Jobs in Virginia

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, Contracts and Compliance

  • Alexandria, VA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Alexandria, VA
  • 4 hours ago

General Counsel (AGC) to support a wide range of legal needs....

Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Richmond , Virginia About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Remote Work

Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Richmond , Virginia About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

Remote Work

Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago

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

Remote Work

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Herndon, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 2 days ago

Requisition ID: 282968 Relocation Authorized: None Telework Type: Part-Time Telework Work Location: Reston, VA Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers...

Assistant General Counsel- Consumer Banking Digital Payments

  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 2 days ago

Previous litigation experience Initiative to identify issues, deliver creative solutions, streamline processes Commitment to professional growth and willingness to expand practice Broad understanding...

Corporate Staff Counsel

  • Chantilly, VA
  • 2 days ago
  • Chantilly, VA
  • 2 days ago

.), buyer-side M&A, social media, environmental regulation, insurance policy, and coverage, or claims and litigation management....

Senior Manager/Senior Counsel - Card Litigation

  • McLean, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 3 days ago

enterprise Understand business strategies and align litigation outcomes to support those strategies Ensure deadlines are met Basic Qualifications: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school....

Doctor (JD) degree; membership in good standing in a state Bar Excellent analytical, strategic, legal research, writing and advocacy skills Excellent oral and written communications skills; ability...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • McLean, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 5 days ago

Aid the litigation team in fact gathering, development of litigation strategy, and advise on pleadings and other litigation matters....

Legal Counsel

  • VA
  • 5 days ago
  • VA
  • 5 days ago

The Legal Counsel will also be asked to support on other matters as needed, which could include corporate, litigation, IP, HR, security and privacy....

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Richmond, VA
  • 8 days ago

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

Manager, Capital Markets Legal Counsel

  • McLean, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 8 days ago

Doctor from an accredited law school Active member in good standing of at least one state bar At least 3 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency...

Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Capital Markets Legal

  • McLean, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • McLean, VA
  • 8 days ago

Doctor from an accredited law school Active member in good standing of at least one state bar At least 4 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Virginia

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Virginia 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 Virginia
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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