General Counsel Jobs in Edison, NJ

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

  • Edison, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Edison, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Monitor and provide advice concerning litigation, approvals, apply for and secure bond releases, homeowner disputes and condominium transition....

Special Counsel / Chief of Staff

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

, investigations, review of legislation and regulations, and oversight of major litigation; Managing information flow between the General Counsel and internal and external parties to eliminate bottlenecks...

General Counsel

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) serves as legal counsel for the 12 lines of service, or units, that comprise DCAS....

Associate General Counsel - Physician/Faculty Contracting

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Under the direction of the Vice President for Ambulatory Network/Associate General Counsel, the responsibility of this role is to assist the Vice President for Ambulatory Network/Associate General Counsel...

Assistant General Counsel

  • South Orange, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • South Orange, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Litigation management and support and subpoena and record requests. Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school....

Associate General Counsel - Tax Planning and Legal

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (13 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Managing Associate General Counsel, Global Tax Planning and Legal....

Associate Counsel - NY

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Senior Counsel, Data Ventures

  • East Orange, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • East Orange, NJ (20 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

... Imagine a position that allows you to apply your trusted legal expertise while working alongside the worlds largest retailer. Imagine an opportunity where your knowledge takes you beyond the...

Associate Counsel, Marketing & Regulatory

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into...

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Assistant General Counsel Seton Hall University

  • South Orange, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • South Orange, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Litigation management and support and subpoena and record requests. Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school....

Associate General Counsel - US Commercial and Medical - Job ID: 1630

  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.This position reports to the US General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer....

Legal Counsel

  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (17 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

The position will report to the Assistant General Counsel who supports our OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics business, with a dotted line to the Associate General Counsel who supports our Factiva,...

Associate General Counsel, Regulatory

  • East Brunswick, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (5 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

As an Associate General Counsel, Regulatory, you'll work closely with our Vice President - Lead Regulatory Counsel and other legal team members to drive regulatory initiatives, provide strategic legal...

Associate General Counsel, Broker-Dealer & Securities

  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New York City, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Associate General Counsel, Broker-Dealer & Securities Position Overview Crowd Street, a leading online investment platform, is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join our in-house legal and compliance...

Legal Counsel

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Edison, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree and an active membership in the New York Bar in good standing....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Edison, NJ

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Edison, NJ 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 Edison, NJ
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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