General Counsel Jobs in Imperial Beach, CA

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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Attorney Recruiting Assistant (Associate, Counsel, and Law Student Division)

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Attorney Recruiting Assistant (Associate, Counsel, and Law Student Division) Location: Remote or Hybrid (Preference for candidates in the Pacific Time ZoneCalifornia, Oregon, or Washington);...

Senior Counsel, Corporate and Business Development

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and Business Development....

Senior Counsel, Business Development and Alliance Management

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Business Development and Alliance Management....

Assistant General Counsel - IP- San Diego Based

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 10 days ago

support staff Harvest, protect and commercialize intellectual property arising from the companys R&D programs Lead stage-appropriate freedom-to-operate analysis and effectively manage the related litigation...

Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate

  • La Jolla, CA (21 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (21 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 11 days ago

law experience Experience and familiarity with public companies and securities laws and regulations not required but preferred Member of the California Bar or ability to become California Registered...

Principal Counsel, Employment

  • La Jolla, CA (21 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 14 days ago
  • La Jolla, CA (21 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 14 days ago

This position will report to the Associate General Counsel, Employment. This position is on-site in Madison, WI or San Diego, CA....

Attorney, Legal Counsel

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Legal Group, Legal Group > Legal Counsel General Summary: Responsible for providing advice and services on transactional legal matters, utilizing...

IOT/SaaS Attorney, Legal Counsel

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Company: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Job Area: Legal Group, Legal Group > Legal Counsel General Summary: Responsible for providing advice and services on transactional legal matters, utilizing...

Legal Counsel

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Louis Park, MN and reports to the Associate General Counsel. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Be a part of our growing team within our Systems Protection business segment....

Associate General Counsel, Commercial

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Education and Experience: Required: Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school required with at least 13 years total work experience....

Senior Counsel - Legal

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Remote Work with Periodic On-Site Meetings JOB SUMMARY: Rady Children's Health is a dynamic, freestanding children's hospital system located in Southern California with three children's hospitals...

Director, Associate General Counsel - Corporate & Securities

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 23 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: The Director, Associate General Counsel - Corporate is a key member of the Legal Team who assists the Chief Legal Officer in all aspects of managing the Company's legal affairs....

Marsh McLennan Agency Regional Counsel

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 24 days ago

MMA's Legal Team is seeking the following role which will report to MMA's General Counsel in New York. We are open to candidates located in San Diego, CA, Dallas, TX, and Atlanta, GA....

VP, Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Legal

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Job Overview: The VP, Assistant General Counsel (Corporate Legal) will advise on a broad range of general corporate and securities law issues in support of LPL Financials corporate governance, strategic...

Securities Associate/Of Counsel - Investment Funds Group (Multi Office)

  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 29 days ago
  • San Diego, CA (10 miles from Imperial Beach, CA)
  • 29 days ago

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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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Imperial Beach, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Imperial Beach, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.6%
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 Imperial Beach, CA
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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