General Counsel Jobs in Washington

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

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Associate General Counsel, Monetization (AI)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Counsel

  • Olympia, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 7 days ago

. + Partner with cross-functional teams + Solve issues related to complex commercial transactions + Be an independent worker and thought leader **What You Will Bring:** + 12+ years of experience in...

Who We Are We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work...

Functional duties include providing general legal advice; contract review; drafting and negotiating agreements and deal terms; counseling clients and coordinating litigation teams on warranty, breach...

Who We Are We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work...

Associate General Counsel, Securities

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 12 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 12 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...

Regional Counsel - Seattle, WA

  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 13 days ago

Within MALDEF's designated program areas, works with the President and General Counsel, Director of Litigation, staff attorneys, and other Regional Counsels to determine the litigation and public policy...

Director, Associate General Counsel

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 14 days ago

At Chewy, we strive to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners - vets and service providers - alike! Our success is measured by the happiness of...

Senior Counsel, Commercial

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 14 days ago

You have meaningful experience negotiating SaaS commercial transactions and strong knowledge/experience counseling on legal issues related to data privacy, information security, artificial intelligence...

Vice President, General Counsel

  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 14 days ago

Views legal as an enabler of commercial transactions....

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Senior Counsel - Indirect Procurement

  • Des Moines, WA
  • 14 days ago
  • Des Moines, WA
  • 14 days ago

, mergers and acquisitions, contracts and commercial law, securities law, privacy law, health law, technology law, or employment and labor law)....

Employment Legal Counsel

  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago

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

AVP, Sr. Counsel, Life & Annuities

  • Olympia, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 15 days ago

Alternate Locations:** Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Work from Home **Work...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Washington

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Washington 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 Washington
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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