General Counsel Jobs in New Jersey

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

  • South Orange, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • South Orange, NJ
  • 13 hours 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 hours ago
  • Basking Ridge, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

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

Senior Counsel - Corporate

  • West Deptford, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • West Deptford, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver...

Senior Counsel, Data Ventures

  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • 2 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...

Assistant General Counsel Seton Hall University

  • South Orange, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • South Orange, NJ
  • 2 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 3 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....

Senior Counsel

  • Warren, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Warren, NJ
  • 3 days ago

, Advertising/Marketing, Regulatory, Corporate Transactions, Consumer Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals and/or Consumer Packaged Goods (science background helpful but not required) Must be licensed to practice...

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 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...

Associate General Counsel - Hospital Operations

  • Denville, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Denville, NJ
  • 3 days ago

The AGC conducts investigations as directed by the General Counsel, and leads ad hoc teams as needed....

Legal Counsel

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 4 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 Counsel

  • NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • NJ
  • 5 days ago

ASSOCIATE COUNSEL IN NEW JERSEY Date Posted: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 ? Job Snapshot Employee Type: Permanent Location: United States, New Jersey Date Posted: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Job Description...

Associate General Counsel, Regulatory

  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • East Brunswick, NJ
  • 5 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...

Assistant General Counsel Federal Regulatory

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 6 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 6 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....

Remote Work

Associate General Counsel - Remote

  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • 7 days ago

E&I Legal seeks an outstanding and experienced Associate General Counsel to serve a high-performing, growth-oriented Specialty Benefits business (which includes dental and vision products and for financial...

Remote Work

Senior Counsel, Business Development and Alliance Management

  • Princeton, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ
  • 7 days ago

Position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Business Development and Alliance Management....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in New Jersey

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
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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