General Counsel Jobs in Maryland

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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Assistant General Counsel - M&A and Securities

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 days ago

These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications...

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 4 days ago

Cardinal Health Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions in Annapolis , Maryland What the Legal Department contributes to Cardinal Health The Legal Department is responsible...

Business Lines Senior Counsel

  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD
  • 7 days ago

GEICO is looking for an experienced legal professional with a background in insurance products to serve as an embedded Product Senior Legal Advisor. In this role you will support all business...

Assistant General Counsel - Corporate & Commercial (Generation)

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago

WHO WE ARE As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago

Office of General Counsel team....

Associate General Counsel, Solar Energy Contracts

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 7 days ago

They are seeking an Associate General Counsel to join their legal team, reporting directly to the General Counsel....

Remote Work

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this is an opportunity to be an integral member of a rapidly scaling, best-in-class commercial real estate company that will have a high impact within the...

Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Governance (Hybrid)

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 12 days ago

Primary Purpose PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION The Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Governance (AGC) will serve as an expert on corporate governance and securities laws and regulations and as a key...

Senior Counsel, Corporate and M&A

  • California, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • California, MD
  • 12 days ago

What you bring to the role 7+ years combined corporate and M&A experience at a law firm and in-house corporate legal department Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school US state bar active...

Assistant General Counsel University of Maryland, Baltimore County

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 days ago

The Assistant General Counsel will cross-train to support the activities of the General Counsel and/or other more senior attorneys in the office. Why Work at UMBC?...

General Counsel

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 13 days ago

Reporting to the President, the General Counsel will partner with the business to provide legal support in contract review, contract management, and business negotiations while ensuring the company...

Senior Staff Counsel

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 days ago

About The Opportunity At Medifast, our team members are relentless in our mission of driving Lifelong Transformation, Making a Healthy Lifestyle Second Nature. When you join Medifast, you become...

Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and eligibility for admission to the Maryland Bar....

Department: Legal Affairs Position Overview: Reporting to the Vice President and General Counsel, the Senior Associate General Counsel will engage in a wide-ranging, intellectually challenging, fast-paced...

Associate General Counsel - Labor and Employment

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 14 days ago

Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and eligibility for admission to the Maryland Bar....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Maryland

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Maryland 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 Maryland
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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