General Counsel Jobs in Kentucky

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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Director, Associate General Counsel

  • Allensville, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • Allensville, KY
  • 14 days ago

free on-site fitness rooms Employee Assistance Program Employee Resource Groups Personal and professional development program Job Summary Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Director, Associate General...

General Counsel -Brds & Comiss (Non-Merit)

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 1 day ago

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Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 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

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 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....

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Senior Counsel Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Commercial Transactions

  • Louisville, KY
  • 14 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 14 days ago

Commercial Transactions Provide strategic legal and business guidance to internal and external business clients....

VP Legal Counsel

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 21 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 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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Senior Counsel - Corporate, M&A and Securities

  • Frankfort, KY
  • 26 days ago
  • Frankfort, KY
  • 26 days ago

Cardinal Health Senior Counsel - Corporate, M&A and Securities in Frankfort , Kentucky This position is a senior counsel role and will be part of Cardinal Health's corporate legal team focusing on...

Assistant General Counsel, Commercial and Marketing

  • Hazard, KY
  • 28 days ago
  • Hazard, KY
  • 28 days ago

Your Role: Assistant General Counsel, Commercial and Marketing As the Assistant General Counsel, you will be a key member of the Elanco Legal team, supporting commercial, marketing, and business development...

General Counsel

  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 60+ days ago

Amentum is looking for a General Counsel and Secretary to serve as a senior legal advisor supporting the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant Deactivation and Remediation project performed by Amentum led...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Kentucky

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
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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