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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Staff Counsel

Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school....

Associate General Counsel Securities and Governance

  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • 13 hours ago

Associate General Counsel Securities and Governance page is loaded Associate General Counsel Securities and Governance Apply locations San Jose, California time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days...

Senior Counsel

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 20 hours ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 20 hours ago

We partner with Snap team members on a wide array of matters, including privacy, product, IP, commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment, acquisitions, litigation, and policy, and social...

Substantial experience and success in working with senior management and international environments; Experience of labor and employment work on each of M&A activity, litigation, advisory work and training...

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General Counsel

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

district governance, labor and employment law, and capital projects; oversees the management of litigation and other adversary proceedings; and supervises staff within the General Counsels office,...

Senior Counsel, Global Trade

  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 4 days ago

Our mission is to serve as Uber's go-to legal experts on trade and sanctions risk, enabling high-velocity decision-making across our most complex growth plays: AV technology, AI solutions,...

Assistant General Counsel Strategic Enterprise Sales

  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago

The Role The Assistant General Counsel will report to the VP/Deputy General Counsel for the Enterprise group within Lumens Legal team....

Senior Counsel Life Sciences

  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago

Visit: Job Description Responsibilities Provide legal support to certain FUJIFILM Life Sciences/Pharma companies under general supervision of Division General Counsel, Life Sciences and in coordination...

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Senior Counsel

  • Spokane, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Spokane, WA
  • 5 days ago

Qualifications Required: Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an an accredited law school in Europe or the United States....

Senior Counsel, Biopharma Solutions & Strategic Sourcing

  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 5 days ago

When the business engages in litigation, serves as a primary liaison and expert on the business in support of the Litigation team....

Legal Counsel - Amazon Books

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago

Our customer, an AM Law 100 firm, is looking for a Legal Counsel. This secondment can be based in Seattle, WA, or remote, but with a strong preference for a location in the Pacific Time Zone,...

Legal Counsel, Privacy

  • Kirkland, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 7 days ago

Description & Requirements Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community...

Major, Lindsey & Africas Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for a fulltime Interim Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employment (100% Remote, National) Overview : The Interim Assistant...

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Legal Counsel, Technology & eCommerce

  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 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...

Staff Counsel

  • Olympia, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 9 days ago

Staff Counsel Washington State Senate Republican Caucus The Washington State Senate Republican Caucus is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Staff Counsel. This is a permanent,...

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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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