General Counsel Jobs in Antioch, IL

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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Senior Counsel, Legal Privacy & Data Security

  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 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...

Senior Associate General Counsel, R&D Strategy Legal

  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 3 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...

Senior Counsel, Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Abbott Park, IL (14 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Abbott Park, IL (14 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Candidates should submit a list of transactions worked on (including their role in each transaction) when submitting a resume Training/Experience Required: Candidates must possess a Juris Doctor degree...

Legal Counsel, NA

  • Crystal Lake, IL (17 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (17 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 7 days ago

They are responsible for ensuring the legality of commercial transactions and advise Aptar on its legal rights and obligations....

Assistant General Counsel (JR-0094789)

  • Palatine, IL (23 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (23 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 7 days ago

About the Role Workday is seeking a highly-motivated Assistant General Counsel to lead corporate investigations and advise on regulatory matters around the world....

Senior Counsel, Employment, Health and Safety

  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 12 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 12 days ago

Responsible for providing legal advice and recommendations for action to executives and management within a variety of business units regarding matters of various complexities (basic to...

Senior Counsel, Commercial Procurement

  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Minimum 8-10 years of experience in corporate or general transactional law or litigation with a contracts background, and with a record of demonstrated success in negotiating complex commercial agreements...

Senior Principal Counsel

  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

legal advice, as applicable to role, on new initiatives, business processes, contract review and analysis, training, corrective actions, compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures, litigation...

Associate General Counsel

  • Racine, WI (23 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Racine, WI (23 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

We arelooking for an Associate General Counsel to help navigate complex legallandscapes and drive our global success ensuring compliance, managingrisk and supporting strategic initiatives....

Director & Senior Counsel - Payments Network (662)

  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

, commercial transactions, regulatory examinations and supervisory matters, comment letters and position papers on proposed regulations, and legislation that may impact the company....

Senior Counsel, Labor Relations (Remote: Work-From-Home)

  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Riverwoods, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Responsible for providing legal advice and recommendations for action to executives and management within a variety of business units regarding labor relations and wage and hour matters of various...

Remote Work

Vice President, Deputy General Counsel - Litigation, Labor and Employment

  • Bannockburn, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Bannockburn, IL (21 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Job Description Summary: The Vice President, Deputy General Counsel Litigation, Labor and Employment reports to the companys General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and is responsible for overseeing...

Deputy General Counsel

  • Waukegan, IL (13 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (13 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Supervise staff within the Office of the General Counsel as requested. 10....

Sr. Counsel

  • Deer Park, IL (20 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Deer Park, IL (20 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Manage commercial and other legal disputes, including litigations....

Senior Counsel, Legal Strategy

  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (14 miles from Antioch, IL)
  • 90+ 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...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Antioch, IL

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Antioch, IL 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 Antioch, IL
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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