General Counsel Jobs in Indiana

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 22 Jobs

Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment (Hybrid)

  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Wayne, IN
  • 1 day ago

compliance with, and operates ethically within all relevant corporate and governmental directives, policies, regulations, and laws in its transactions and protect the company against potential claims and litigation...

Senior Counsel

  • Evansville, IN
  • 2 days ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 2 days ago

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Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 3 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 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...

Assistant General Counsel Federal Regulatory

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 5 days ago

This is an exciting role with significant responsibility and independence that will report to the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Federal Regulatory Affairs....

Remote Work

This is a new role that will report directly to the SVP, Deputy General Counsel - Litigation, Investigations, Labor and Employment, Digital Sustainability, IRM, and Legal Operations and lead a global...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 7 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 7 days ago

and compliance requirements + Research and respond to general legal inquiries from in-house clients that relate to matters including local regulatory issues, partnerships, and software licensing, litigation...

Head of Legal, India

  • IN
  • 9 days ago
  • IN
  • 9 days ago

Job Title: Head of Legal, India Corporate Title: Executive Director Department: Legal Location: India, Ceejay House Company overview Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated...

This is a new role that will report directly to the SVP, Deputy General Counsel - Litigation, Investigations, Labor and Employment, Digital Sustainability, IRM, and Legal Operations and lead a global...

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Assoc General Counsel III-Privacy/Cybersecurity/RIM

  • Monticello, IN
  • 12 days ago
  • Monticello, IN
  • 12 days ago

Branch Office Administrator Branch Office Administration Monticello, IN Job# 102639BR Would you call yourself a relationship builder, a problem solver or a critical thinker? If you answered yes,...

Senior Legal Counsel - Employment & Labor Law

  • Lafayette, IN
  • 12 days ago
  • Lafayette, IN
  • 12 days ago

This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel and collaborates to solve business challenges, manage risk, and plan for SIA's future....

Legal Counsel, Technology

  • IN
  • 14 days ago
  • IN
  • 14 days ago

Job Summary To review, advise, draft and negotiate multi-country technology and commercial procurement contracts to ensure they meet the Group's third-party contract standards and applicable law....

EEO Special Counsel

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 20 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 20 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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Securities Associate / Of Counsel

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 20 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 20 days ago

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking an attorney with securities expertise to join our Corporate Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 4+ years of substantial knowledge and experience...

Associate General Counsel, Legal Department, South Bend, IN

  • South Bend, IN
  • 21 days ago
  • South Bend, IN
  • 21 days ago

Performs all other duties as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel....

VP Legal Counsel

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 21 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 21 days ago

Other activities as may be assigned by your manager and the General Counsel Qualifications/ Requirements: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Membership in good standing of a state bar association...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Indiana

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Indiana 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 Indiana
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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