General Counsel Jobs
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.
Legal Director of Youth Justice Program (Hybrid)
- Legal Aid Justice Center
- Richmond, VA
- 2 days ago
- Legal Aid Justice Center
- Richmond, VA
- 2 days ago
About the Legal Aid Justice Center: The Legal Aid Justice Center is a nationally recognized, non-profit organization that partners with low-income clients and communities of color in Virginia to...
Our growing personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced and fearless General Counsel to manage all legal matters beyond daily operations....
Description: Position: Legal Director Department: Legal Department Terms of Employment: Regular Full-Time/Exempt. NYCLU staff is currently working in a Hybrid model. (Will require work in the...
Director of Fair Housing (Hybrid)
- Communities Resist
- Brooklyn, NY
- 11 days ago
- Communities Resist
- Brooklyn, NY
- 11 days ago
Communities Resist (“CoRe”) seeks a Director of Fair Housing to join a team combating gentrification, displacement, social disenfranchisement, and structural injustice through affirmative...
Staff Counsel, Exempt Organizations (Hybrid)
- Arabella Advisors
- Washington, DC
- 14 days ago
- Arabella Advisors
- Washington, DC
- 14 days ago
Experience in general corporate law, non-501(c)(3) organizations (e.g. 501(c)(4)s, 501(c)(6)s) or lobbying/advocacy rules is a plus. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail....
free on-site fitness rooms Employee Assistance Program Employee Resource Groups Personal and professional development program Job Summary Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Director, Associate General...
Executive Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
- Regina, SK
- 2 hours ago
- Regina, SK
- 2 hours ago
Brings 15+ years of progressive legal and business leadership, including experience as General Counsel, CLO, or a senior legal executive....
KONE, founded in 1910, is one of the largest, award-winning elevator companies in the world and our offering for employees is as competitive as our offering for customers. Not only do we provide...
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...
- Washington, DC
- 2 hours ago
- Washington, DC
- 2 hours ago
Overview: This Senior Associate General Counsel position will lead the legal team responsible for providing legal support and strategic, regulatory and policy advice to key enterprise-wide internal...
With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into...
Remote WorkAs the Associate General Counsel for the corporate legal team, you will work alongside corporate attorneys and corporate paralegals and be part of a broader legal team....
Remote WorkCboe is seeking a Listings Assistant General Counsel, Director As a team, the legal department is responsible for handling all legal matters for the Company including regulatory filings, SEC and CFTC...
Staff Counsel, Support Supervisor PIP - Florida (HYBRID)
- Orlando, FL
- 3 hours ago
- Orlando, FL
- 3 hours ago
GEICO is looking to hire a Staff Counsel, Support Supervisor PIP. Under the direct supervision of a manager, the Support Supervisor will supervise the activities of Legal Support Staff PIP. Job...
WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with...
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- Legal Document Preparation
- Litigation
- Subpoenas
- Securities Law
- Antitrust Law
- Technology Transactions
- Education Law
- Healthcare Law
- Banking Law
- Pre-litigation
- Administrative Law
- Commercial Law
- Client Counseling
- Software Licensing
- Complex Litigation
- Commercial Transactions
- Real Estate Law
- Corporate Law
- Joint Ventures
- Commercial Contracts
- Employment Law
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- Corporate Governance
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Internal Investigations
- Legal Research & Writing
- Securities
- Data Privacy
- Juris Doctor
- Legal Analysis
- Contract Review
- Dispute Resolution
- Legal Compliance
- Intellectual Property Law
- Drafting
- Due Diligence
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Claims
- Resolution
- Real Estate
- Acquisitions
- Contract Negotiation
- Counseling
- Risk Management
- Strategy Development
- Finance
- Military Background
- Prioritizing
- Negotiation
- Written Communication
- Investigation
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
- Reporting
- Collaboration
- Education Experience
- English
- Regulations
- Sales
- Policy Development
- Problem Solving
- Staff Supervision
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- Scheduling
- Leadership
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