General Counsel Jobs in Seattle, WA

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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Associate Staff Counsel

Responsibilities: Litigation Execution: Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, hearings, trials, mediations, and drafting legal documents such as pleadings and motions....

Associate Counsel II

  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 3 days ago

who we are lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create...

Deputy/Assistant General Counsel

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 3 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....

Legal Counsel - Construction

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

Counsel on construction related matters....

AI & Commercial Legal Counsel

  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 9 days ago

Our customer, an AM Law 100 firm, is looking for an Commercial Legal Counsel. The secondee will be counseling the business in the development and deployment of AI, drafting and negotiating...

Director, Associate General Counsel - Commercial

  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago

Director, Associate General Counsel Commercial, you will report to the Chief Legal and Trust Officer and oversee a high-impact team....

Senior Legal Counsel, Labor & Employment

  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 days ago

Manage litigation strategy, including EEOC responses and communications with government agencies....

Senior Counsel, Labor and Employment

  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 16 days ago

Manage employment litigation with outside counsel. Advise on REI's compliance with applicable federal, state, and local labor and employment laws (e.g., Title VII, ADA, ADEA, NLRA, etc.)....

Legal Counsel

  • Seattle, WA
  • 18 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 18 days ago

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The Legal Counsel reports to the Associate General Counsel to ensure effective management of day-to-day legal work, with emphasis on commercial contract and facility-related...

Associate General Counsel

  • Bothell, WA (11 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bothell, WA (11 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 19 days ago

Job Summary We are hiring an Associate General Counsel to support AGC Biologics global operations....

Legal Director

  • Seattle, WA
  • 29 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 29 days ago

to join the Expedia Legal & Corporate Affairs group to provide legal advice in the analysis of international tax legislation, including corporate income tax and transaction taxes, tax audits, tax litigation...

Associate General Counsel, Corporate M&A

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Meta is seeking an experienced and adaptable attorney to join the Legal Department's Corporate team and advise the company on a range of corporate transactions and initiatives. This team moves...

Associate General Counsel, Monetization (AI)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 30+ days ago

Meta is seeking a talented attorney to join our Monetization Legal team and serve as Associate General Counsel, Monetization (AI)....

Associate General Counsel, Securities

  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Bellevue, WA (5 miles from Seattle, WA)
  • 45+ days ago

CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. Our technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most...

Employment Legal Counsel

  • Seattle, WA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 45+ days ago

Knowledge of Washington State, Oregon and California employment laws, and employment litigation experience are assets....

Demographic Data for Seattle, WA

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Seattle, WA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA
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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