General Counsel Jobs in North Chicago, 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.

1-15 of 26 Jobs

Senior Counsel, Legal Privacy & Data Security

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 1 day 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
  • 1 day ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 1 day 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
  • 2 days ago
  • Abbott Park, IL
  • 2 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...

Senior Counsel

  • Glenview, IL (16 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (16 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 2 days ago

WESCO Senior Counsel in Glenview , Illinois The selected candidate will have responsibility for legal support for one or more business or functional units of a $22+ billion, global,...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Evanston, IL (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago

at Underwriters Laboratories Inc. in Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant General Counsel at UL Research Institutes and...

Legal Counsel, NA

  • Crystal Lake, IL (23 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (23 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 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 (17 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (17 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 5 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....

Legal Counsel

  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (23 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Legal Counsel position is responsible for the delivery of high-quality, timely, and cost-effective legal advice to the business....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Evanston, IL (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Senior Legal Counsel Department: Legal Function Reports to: REPORTS TO: Head of Legal, Group HQ (Dublin, Ireland) ___________________________________________________________________________...

Senior Counsel, Employment, Health and Safety

  • Deerfield, IL (10 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (10 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 9 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
  • 16 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 16 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...

Associate Legal Counsel - Business Legal Partner

  • Evanston, IL (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (20 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 20 days ago

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll...

Sr Legal Counsel, Securities

  • Northfield, IL (15 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Northfield, IL (15 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 27 days ago

Experience with corporate transactions, such as M&A, equity investments, and equity and debt financings....

Legal Counsel

  • Northfield, IL (15 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 27 days ago
  • Northfield, IL (15 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 27 days ago

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS Education - Juris Doctor degree. Certification / Licensure - Member of a state bar in good standing....

Associate Legal Counsel

  • Northbrook, IL (14 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (14 miles from North Chicago, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, including: *Affordable Care Act *Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act *State Insurance and Health Care Laws *ERISA *CMS/IRS/DOL Rules Relating...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in North Chicago, IL

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in North Chicago, 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 North Chicago, 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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