General Counsel Jobs in Santa Ana, 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.

1-15 of 26 Jobs

Legal Counsel

  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA (8 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Basic Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. 5+ years of legal experience, with a focus on government...

Senior Counsel, Commercial Procurement

  • East Irvine, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • East Irvine, CA (7 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive...

Senior Counsel, Legal Privacy & Data Security

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 2 days ago

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable...

General Counsel

  • Cypress, CA (11 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cypress, CA (11 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Marymount University Vice President & General Counsel Marymount is a private, comprehensive Catholic university located in Arlington, Va., just outside Washington, D.C....

Deputy General Counsel

  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 7 days ago

The Deputy General Counsel is a single level management/professional classification that reports directly to the General Counsel; the Deputy General Counsel may act on behalf of the General Counsel...

Senior Counsel

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Handle and complete special assignments or projects as directed by the Deputy General Counsel of the Commercial Transactions Group....

Full Remote - Senior Counsel

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Qualifications: Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school....

Remote Work

Senior Counsel

  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Brea, CA (12 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Senior Counsel for Beckman Coulter will join an inclusive and service-oriented team of attorneys and legal professionals and will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Transactions....

Senior Associate General Counsel

  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Orange, CA (2 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Counsel (General Counsel) and the entire institution....

Senior Counsel

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Team Name: Job Title: Senior Counsel Requisition ID: R024946 Job Description: At Blizzard Entertainment we are dedicated to creating the most epic entertainment experiences...ever, driven by our...

Associate General Counsel Affordable Housing

  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (21 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA (21 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 days ago

Our client, an affordable housing developer and investment firm in Orange County, is looking for an Associate General Counsel to join their legal team....

Senior Counsel

  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (6 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 13 days ago

About Us Groundbreaker. Game changer. Pioneer. TRC has consistently set the standard for clients needing more than just engineering services by blending scientific expertise with cutting-edge...

Paralegal - Office of General Counsel

  • Cypress, CA (11 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Cypress, CA (11 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 16 days ago

Requirements The Office of General Counsel, led by Vice President and General Counsel Adam Adler, is responsible for the provision of legal services to the University and its officers, directors, administrators...

Legal Counsel

  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Long Beach, CA (23 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Special Projects: Support our General Counsel and two Associate General Counsels on special projects, as requested, and work independently with our internal legal support staff and other internal partners...

Assistant General Counsel - Immigration

  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (24 miles from Santa Ana, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Know Your Rights: Privacy Notice for California Applicants: Responsibilities The Assistant General Counsel - Immigration will provide legal advice on immigration laws to corporate and business units...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Santa Ana, CA 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 Santa Ana, 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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