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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Auto Liability Senior Counsel

  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Spokane Valley, WA
  • 22 hours ago

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property...

Auto Liability Senior Counsel

  • Valley, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Valley, WA
  • 1 day ago

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. Thats the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property...

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...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Spokane, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 2 days ago

Qualifications Required: Juris Doctor degree. UK BAR Certification Fluent in English. Be licensed to practice law in the United Kingdom....

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a...

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Associate General Counsel - eDiscovery

  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 3 days ago
  • Wenatchee, WA
  • 3 days ago

This is Hybrid role (3 days in office /2 days remote) About your Team: Seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel - eDiscovery to lead and manage the firm's eDiscovery program....

Associate Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy

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

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobes all about. We give everyonefrom emerging artists to global brandseverything they need to design and deliver exceptional...

Assistant General Counsel - IP and Technology Transactions

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

Manage IP portfolio and conduct due diligence in M&A and other corporate transactions....

Legal Counsel

  • Yacolt, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Yacolt, WA
  • 5 days ago

Fisher Investments is an established international asset management firm. We are currently seeking to hire a self-motivated lawyer interested in being a key contributor to the firm's growth. The...

Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

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

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Olympia , Washington About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

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

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

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Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

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

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Olympia , Washington About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate Senior Legal Counsel, Digital Imaging Product Counsel

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

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobe's all about. We give everyone-from emerging artists to global brands-everything they need to design and deliver exceptional...

Sr Legal Counsel Job Details ENGIE

  • Spokane, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 10 days ago

as an attorney in complex commercial transactions and business operations Requires active membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in Washington or state of residence May...

Sr Legal Counsel

  • Spokane, WA
  • 11 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 11 days ago

as an attorney in complex commercial transactions and business operations Requires active membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in Washington or state of residence May...

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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
73.7%
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 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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