General Counsel Jobs in Connecticut

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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Sr Admin Asst General Counsel

  • New Haven, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 1 day ago

Participate in maintaining overall filing system/room for the Office of the General Counsel....

Director & Sr. Counsel II - Pharmaceutical / Life Science

  • Ridgefield, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Ridgefield, CT
  • 1 day ago

law insight to evaluate risks effectively; provides training and business advice to clients on applicable legal issues within lawyer's broad legal expertise....

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 4 days ago

Cardinal Health Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions in Hartford , Connecticut What the Legal Department contributes to Cardinal Health The Legal Department is responsible...

Senior Legal Counsel, Americas Claims

  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 6 days ago

Counsel for Americas Claims....

Senior General Counsel - Americas

  • Hartford, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 8 days ago

Counsel for Americas Claims....

Senior Counsel, Reinsurance

  • Hartford, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 9 days ago

Senior Counsel - LA06AE Were determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to...

Assistant General Counsel, Transactions

  • Manchester, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 10 days ago

The AGC-Transactions will also perform other legal tasks as may be assigned by the General Counsel. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Required Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school....

Associate General Counsel - US Remote

  • Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago

UnitedHealth Group Associate General Counsel - US Remote in Hartford , Connecticut At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers...

Remote Work

Director and Senior Counsel, Supply Chain Contracts (Hybrid)

  • Farmington, CT
  • 17 days ago
  • Farmington, CT
  • 17 days ago

Qualifications You Must Have Juris Doctor Degree Minimum 7 years of experience practicing law, with demonstrated transactional experience....

Director and Senior Counsel, Supply Chain Contracts (Hybrid)

  • Farmington, CT
  • 17 days ago
  • Farmington, CT
  • 17 days ago

Qualifications You Must Have Juris Doctor Degree Minimum 7 years of experience practicing law, with demonstrated transactional experience....

Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy

  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 18 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 18 days ago

Qualifications: Juris Doctor required. 6-8 years healthcare regulatory compliance experience, in-house privacy experience at a large, matrixed healthcare company preferred....

Senior Counsel, International Trade Compliance- Hybrid

  • Norwalk, CT
  • 19 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT
  • 19 days ago

Job Description Summary The International Trade Compliance (ITC) team is responsible for the compliant execution of global export controls and sanctions laws and regulations. The successful...

Associate General Counsel eDiscovery New

  • Greenwich, CT
  • 21 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 21 days ago

Associate General Counsel - eDiscovery at Interactive Brokers Greenwich, CT Company Overview Interactive Brokers Group, Inc....

Associate Counsel, Venues and Sponsorships

  • Stamford, CT
  • 27 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 27 days ago

Experience with commercial transactions....

Associate General Counsel - Operations & Experience - Remote

  • Hartford, CT
  • 29 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 29 days ago

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of...

Remote Work

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Connecticut

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Connecticut 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 Connecticut
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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