General Counsel Jobs in Colonie, NY

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

  • Latham, NY (3 miles from Colonie, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Latham, NY (3 miles from Colonie, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Develop, review, and recommend to the General Counsel and Disaster Recovery executive staff changes to existing legislation; draft and recommend the creation of new statues, rules, regulations, and/...

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Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 5 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...

Assistant General Counsel Federal Regulatory

  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 8 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....

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Associate Counsel (Director of Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs)

  • Delmar, NY (8 miles from Colonie, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Delmar, NY (8 miles from Colonie, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Working with Office of General Counsel to brief executive leadership on impacts, recommended positions, and appropriate responses....

Associate Counsel for Senate Majority Programs

  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Candidates who possess a Juris Doctor, or candidates possessing similar relevant experience and/or educational achievement may be alternatively considered for the title of Associate Counsel on a case-by-case...

Legal Counsel - Netherlands

  • Amsterdam, NY (23 miles from Colonie, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (23 miles from Colonie, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Experience in dealing with dynamic multi-dimensional legal issues in a regulated industry is a plus as well as experience from litigations in the Netherlands....

Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel

  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 11 days ago

The Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel position is responsible for advancing the efficiency and effectiveness of all operations and functions of the Office of General Counsel and provides legal...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 11 days ago

and compliance requirements + Research and respond to general legal inquiries from in-house clients that relate to matters including local regulatory issues, partnerships, and software licensing, litigation...

Legal Privacy Associate Counsel

  • Amsterdam, NY (23 miles from Colonie, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (23 miles from Colonie, NY)
  • 21 days ago

About Barilla At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a...

VP Legal Counsel

  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 22 days ago
  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 22 days ago

Other activities as may be assigned by your manager and the General Counsel Qualifications/ Requirements: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Membership in good standing of a state bar association...

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Assistant General Counsel, Commercial

  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 27 days ago

Job Description Position Overview As an Assistant General Counsel, Legal, you will join a growing commercial transactions team and be focused on energy and infrastructure project development and specific...

Legal Counsel

  • Amsterdam, NY (23 miles from Colonie, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Amsterdam, NY (23 miles from Colonie, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you an experienced Legal Counsel with in-depth knowledge of laws and regulations affecting regulated global trading firms and experience working in or advising clients in the financial markets...

Sr. Counsel, Claim

  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Explore life at Travelers. We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. >> Discover diversity and inclusion....

Sr. Counsel, Claim

  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, NY (1 mile from Colonie, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers....

Senior Counsel Regulatory & EHSS

  • Niskayuna, NY (5 miles from Colonie, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Niskayuna, NY (5 miles from Colonie, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Provide legal advice on a wide variety of commercial transactions, including contracts with consultants and suppliers, quality agreements with customers....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Colonie, NY

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Colonie, NY 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 Colonie, NY
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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