General Counsel Jobs in Jonesboro, GA

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 - Technology Legal team

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 2 hours ago

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things,...

Associate General Counsel Research - (Onsite)

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 3 days ago

This role will also provide advice and guidance on legal matters, including transactions (grants and contracts), corporate law, tax law, litigation, research security, government contracts, ethics,...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 3 days ago

Provide legal advice and support on matters related to commercial transactions, intellectual property, data privacy, trade compliance and general legal compliance....

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 5 days ago

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

Assistant General Counsel - Digital Financial Services Attorney

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 5 days ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

Corporate Associate Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Insight Global Corporate Associate Counsel in Atlanta , Georgia Job Description Performs a broad range of legal assignments including, but not limited to, preparing memoranda, letters, contract,...

Associate General Counsel, Real Estate Secured Lending

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 6 days ago

Counsel that will maintain strong, productive relationships with key internal clients while serving as a trusted legal advisor, legal risk manager, and business partner....

Associate General Counsel, Product

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 7 days ago

Meta seeks an Associate General Counsel who is interested in technology and its potential for positively impacting peoples' lives to join as a product counsel on Meta's Content, Safety, and Integrity...

Sr. Counsel, Real Estate Legal - New Restaurants

  • College Park, GA (11 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • College Park, GA (11 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Overview The Senior Counsel, Real Estate Legal - New Restaurants position is a full-time position primarily responsible for providing legal counsel, strategy and direction on a wide variety of...

Associate General Counsel, Music Legal

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 8 days ago

Meta seeks a highly motivated intellectual property lawyer with a passion for music to serve as AGC, Music, a licensing and product counsel role. This position will partner closely with internal...

Senior Counsel / Associate General Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 9 days ago

Location: Atlanta, US-GA Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Senior Counsel / Associate General Counsel Your Job We are seeking a skilled, practical, advisor as Senior Counsel/Associate GC-Labor & Employment...

Senior Associate General Counsel - Fair Banking

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 13 days ago

Provide support and input to the Deputy General Counsel in the development and execution of the overall Truist legal strategy....

EEO Special Counsel

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 14 days ago

Requirements Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must reside in, remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of employment....

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Associate General Counsel - Resolution and Recovery Planning/Capital

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 14 days ago

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to...

Associate General Counsel, Medicaid

  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Atlanta, GA (16 miles from Jonesboro, GA)
  • 15 days ago

Associate General Counsel, Medicaid - Georgia Remote Requisition Number: 2272196 Job Category: Legal Primary Location: Atlanta, GA, US (Remote considered) At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Jonesboro, GA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Jonesboro, GA 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 Jonesboro, GA
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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