General Counsel Jobs in St Charles, 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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Sr. Counsel Region Employment (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

  • Rosemont, IL (20 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rosemont, IL (20 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Perform special assignments or projects as assigned by the Associate General Counsel and/or Assistant General Counsel, Region Employment....

Sr. Counsel Real Estate and Commercial (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

  • Rosemont, IL (20 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (20 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum seven (7) years related commercial real estate and transactional experience in contracts required Prior in-house experience Education: Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited...

Counsel Employment Litigation (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

  • Rosemont, IL (20 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Rosemont, IL (20 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Perform special assignments or projects as assigned by the Associate General Counsel and/or Assistant General Counsel, Region Employment....

Associate Counsel - Chicago, IL (REMOTE)

  • Melrose Park, IL (22 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Melrose Park, IL (22 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 1 day ago

experience on insurance/defense/and or personal injury Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED Admission to the Illinois Bar REQUIRED Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Illinois and meet and...

Remote Work

Legal Counsel, NA

  • Crystal Lake, IL (23 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (23 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 7 days ago

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

Associate Counsel

  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 7 days ago

As an Associate Counsel with Travelers you'll be responsible for high quality, proactive case handling and will have the opportunity to develop your legal expertise and litigation skills working under...

Assistant General Counsel (JR-0094789)

  • Palatine, IL (18 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (18 miles from St Charles, 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....

Associate General Counsel-Litigation

  • Lombard, IL (14 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Lombard, IL (14 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Primary responsibility for Companys Auto and General Liability claims litigation portfolio including outside counsel management; post-incident remediation measures and related considerations; internal...

Legal Counsel

  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (12 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 10 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....

Associate Counsel - Req #4814-8893

  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (15 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 13 days ago

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school....

Remote Work

Senior Legal Counsel, M&A and Commercial Transacti

  • Aurora, IL (10 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 18 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (10 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 18 days ago

Aurora, IL - USA Senior Legal Counsel, M&A and Commercial Transactions Sonova US is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, M&A and Commercial Transactions to lead acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial...

Senior Counsel - Indirect Procurement

  • Romeoville, IL (22 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL (22 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 22 days ago

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and legal procedures Working knowledge of corporate law including SEC regulations and document...

Assistant General Counsel - Real Estate & Commercial

  • Oak Brook, IL (20 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (20 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 24 days ago

ensuring alignment with Hub Groups operational and strategic goals Provide strategic legal counsel on real estate matters, including lease compliance and lease-related risk assessments, and support litigation...

Senior Legal Counsel, M&A and Commercial Transactions

  • Aurora, IL (10 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 28 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (10 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 28 days ago

Aurora, IL USA Senior Legal Counsel, M&A and Commercial Transactions Sonova US is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, M&A and Commercial Transactions to lead acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial...

Deputy General Counsel

  • Westchester, IL (21 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Westchester, IL (21 miles from St Charles, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

May perform the duties of the General Counsel....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in St Charles, IL

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in St Charles, 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 St Charles, 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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