General Counsel Jobs in San Carlos, 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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Associate General Counsel

  • San Mateo, CA (6 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Mateo, CA (6 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 11 hours ago

Essential duties and responsibilities, at the direction of the general counsel....

Sr. Legal Counsel, Cybersecurity

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

This position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Deputy General Counsel - Growth and Trust and Chief Privacy Officer....

Senior Principal Counsel and Lead Strategy & Transactions Counsel, UCSF Health

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: representing the General Counsel, the Chief Campus Counsel, or the Chief Counsel, UCSF Health in different settings; independently identifying...

Assistant General Counsel

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

As an Assistant General Counsel, you will be responsible for working directly with the firm's General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on a wide range of ethics, risk management, and firm defense...

Associate General Counsel

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The Associate General Counsel will be a key legal partner to our North American Sales and Customer Success teams, driving revenue growth by negotiating complex commercial transactions....

Senior Principal Counsel and Lead Strategy & Transactions Counsel, UCSF Health

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: representing the General Counsel, the Chief Campus Counsel, or the Chief Counsel, UCSF Health in different settings; independently identifying...

Legal Counsel

  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (23 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 2 days ago

The position will be based in our headquarters office in San Jose, California and will report to the Associate General Counsel....

Sr. Legal Counsel - Global Supply Chain

  • Cupertino, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (16 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Apr 25, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200601280 Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer...

Associate General Counsel - Securities and Governance, San Francisco Bay Area (903-SLS)

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Our client is a publicly traded designer, manufacturer, and seller of on-site energy systems that generate clean, affordable, abundant, and resilient power. The Company has exclusively retained...

Insurance Coverage Senior Counsel

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Prepare and analyze pleadings, discovery, motions, supporting briefs, and legal correspondence regarding insurance coverage litigation....

Senior Associate/Senior Counsel

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Position Overview: We are seeking a senior litigator to join our litigation team....

General Counsel / Compliance Officer

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Counsel, you'll be responsible for building and leading our legal and compliance framework as we scale our fintech platform.You'll work closely with our executive team to navigate the complex regulatory...

Associate General Counsel

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We are looking for a force multiplier to work closely with our General Counsel to build our legal strategy and grow the legal team over time....

Sr. Counsel, Regulatory Operations

  • Burlingame, CA (7 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Burlingame, CA (7 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Dir., Regulatory Associate General Counsel....

Senior Counsel, Tech Transactions, Autonomous Vehicles & Fleets

  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA (21 miles from San Carlos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced commercial attorney to join Uber's legal team as we scale two fascinating, global lines of business: Autonomous Mobility & Delivery (the...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in San Carlos, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in San Carlos, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
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 San Carlos, 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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