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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Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Hartford, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 3 days ago

_What Legal Management contributes to Cardinal Health_** Legal provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to protect the...

Associate Counsel, Marketing & Regulatory

  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 4 days ago

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...

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Legal Counsel

  • Windsor, CT
  • 5 days ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 5 days ago

Report to Associate General Counsel. What You Will Bring: 3+ years of transactional and/or commercial agreement experience. Exceptional contract analysis, drafting and negotiation skills....

Director, Senior Counsel

  • Stamford, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 7 days ago

Doctor from an accredited law school; active membership to State Bar in which attorney practices + **Experience:** 7+ years experience in employment-related litigation defense and advising corporate...

Sr. Counsel, Data & Analytics, BI

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

Explore life at Travelers. We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. >> Discover diversity and inclusion....

Introduction The State of Connecticut, State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) is currently recruiting for a Executive Director and General Counsel to lead our unique team!...

VP and Associate General Counsel - Head of International Legal Operations

  • Greenwich, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT
  • 9 days ago

Qualifications 10+ years of legal experience (law firm and/or in-house), with a focus on corporate law and transactions, SEC and other public reporting and compliance requirements and investment activities...

Director, Senior Counsel - Employment Law

  • Stamford, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 9 days ago

Doctor from an accredited law school; active membership to State Bar in which attorney practices Experience: 7+ years experience in employment-related litigation defense and advising corporate clients...

Assistant General Counsel

  • West Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 10 days ago

Reporting directly to Christopher Scott, General Counsel, for Colt CZ Group North America, the Assistant General Counsel and will have broad responsibility handling and managing legal affairs including...

Sr. Counsel, Data & Analytics, BI

  • Hartford, CT
  • 11 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 11 days ago

The Senior Counsel is legal counsel supporting data and analytics initiatives across Business Insurance, reporting to the Associate Group General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Business Insurance...

Associate General Counsel

  • West Hartford, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 12 days ago

Reporting directly to Christopher Scott, General Counsel, for Colt CZ Group North America, the Assistant General Counsel and will have broad responsibility handling and managing legal affairs including...

General Counsel, Radys Childrens Health, Legal Department

  • Orange, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Orange, CT
  • 12 days ago

Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Day - 08hrs (United States of America) Why CHOC? At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children's health by providing exceptional and...

Senior Counsel, Commercial Law

  • Stamford, CT
  • 12 days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 12 days ago

This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Inhalables....

Associate Senior Counsel -Commercial Litigation- Hybrid

  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 21 days ago
  • Bloomfield, CT
  • 21 days ago

/commercial litigation and government investigations....

Senior Legal Counsel - Caremark

  • Hartford, CT
  • 23 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 23 days ago

or dispute resolution Experience managing and/or collaborating with outside counsel Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the east coast time zone Education Juris Doctor (JD) is required...

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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
73.6%
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 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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