General Counsel Jobs in Roslindale, MA

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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Legal Counsel Commercial and New Market Compliance

  • Marlborough, MA (22 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Marlborough, MA (22 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Interim Contract Manager or Interim Contract Counsel

  • Bedford, MA (16 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Bedford, MA (16 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 2 hours ago

Major, Lindsey & Africas Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need for an Interim Contracts Manager or Interim Contracts Counsel. Overview : Our client seeks a skilled Interim Contracts...

Deputy General Counsel

  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 1 day ago

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission seeks to hire a Deputy General Counsel....

Lead Legal Counsel

  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 1 day ago

law and various other areas of law Your job will focus on negotiation of large SaaS and services contracts in our North American market unit, and you will therefore be expected to travel regularly...

Legal Counsel, Marlboro, MA, Hybrid, Full-Time

  • Marlborough, MA (22 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (22 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Reports to Deputy General Counsel and management any gaps and Oversees litigation matters and works with outside counsel as necessary....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Wayland, MA (13 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Wayland, MA (13 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

General Counsel

  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 3 days ago

Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) Degree, a current license to practice law in Massachusetts and a member in good standing of the Massachusetts Bar. 2....

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Assistant General Counsel, Vice President - WIM Securities and Custom Lending

  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 3 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Vice President to support securities-based and custom lending products for our Wealth and Investment Management business....

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary The Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions will be responsible for providing exceptional legal advice and guidance to the Navista & Specialty Networks segment...

Staff Counsel II - Private Counsel Division Criminal Trial Support Unit

  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 6 days ago

********************ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH THE CPCS iCIMS WEBSITE. IF YOU APPLY THROUGH MASS CAREERS AND DO NOT COMPLETE THE CPCS iCIMS APPLICATION, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED...

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Senior Legal Counsel

  • Marlborough, MA (22 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA (22 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJs Wholesale Club offers a...

Senior Counsel-Asset Management

  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Attorney supporting the asset management business of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, with a focus on supporting our Collective Investment Trusts and the Columbia Funds, a group of approximately...

General Counsel

  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Description – MOD General Counsel Annual Salary Range\: $98,861.85 - $135,000 with full benefits BACKGROUND The Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) is a dynamic agency, with just under 20 employees...

Assistant General Counsel, US Employment Law

  • Bridgewater, MA (22 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bridgewater, MA (22 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 7 days ago

This candidate will report to the General Counsel and be an integral member of the legal team responsible for the day-to-day legal work related to US employment law matters, and legal aspects of PCI's...

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Deputy Legal Counsel Research Services - Superior Court

  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (5 miles from Roslindale, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Title: Deputy Legal Counsel Research Services - Superior Court Pay Grade: Senior Management 1 Starting Pay: $109,034.12 $160,799.86 Departmental Mission Statement: The Superior Court, the primary...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Roslindale, MA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Roslindale, MA 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 Roslindale, MA
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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