General Counsel Jobs in Plainsboro, 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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Associate Counsel Job Details Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA

  • Bridgewater, NJ (17 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ (17 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 19 hours ago

transactions practitioner....

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Senior Director, Associate General Counsel North America Commercial (Hybrid)

  • Warren, NJ (20 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (20 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

The Senior Director, Associate General Counsel North America Commercial is a newly created, hybrid position and provides legal support for PTCs commercial and field-facing functions (including but not...

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

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

Assistant General Counsel

  • Ewing, NJ (12 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Ewing, NJ (12 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Position Summary: The College of New Jersey invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant General Counsel. This position will report directly to the General Counsel....

Associate Counsel - Piscataway, NJ (Remote)

  • Edison, NJ (16 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (16 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable Qualifications: 2 to 6+ years of experience in litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury Juris...

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Legal Counsel

  • Princeton, NJ (4 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (4 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 11 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 - Job ID: AGC

  • Princeton, NJ (4 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (4 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

This position reports to the US General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer....

Associate Counsel - Piscataway, NJ (Remote)

  • Piscataway, NJ (16 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (16 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable Qualifications: 2 to 6+ years of experience in litigation experience in insurance defense and/or personal injury Juris...

Remote Work

Associate General Counsel - Job ID: MAC

  • Princeton, NJ (4 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (4 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 12 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....

Associate General Counsel

  • Somerset, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 14 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with bar admission in at least one state....

Senior Counsel

  • Bedminster, NJ (22 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bedminster, NJ (22 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 19 days ago

What You Will Do Reporting to the General Counsel, serve as commercial counsel, drafting, negotiating, finalizing and advising on a wide range of agreements, including, but not limited to vendor, technology...

Assistant General Counsel, Market Access

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (23 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (23 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Join a Legacy of Innovation 110 Years and Counting! Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address...

Staff Counsel

  • East Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Counsel and HR Leadership General Job Functions: Review contracts, conduct employment related research, provide legal advice and other legal assistance....

General Counsel, Trademark Counsel

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

General Counsel, Trademark Counsel Company: Church & Dwight Co, Inc....

Assistant General Counsel, Corporate Functions

  • Basking Ridge, NJ (23 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ (23 miles from Plainsboro, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago

Join a Legacy of Innovation 125 Years and Counting! Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Plainsboro, NJ

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Plainsboro, NJ 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 Plainsboro, 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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