General Counsel Jobs in Flushing, 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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Legal Director

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 3 days ago

model to achieve the Centers' strategic litigation goals....

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Director of Fair Housing (Hybrid)

Excellent legal writing, litigation and advocacy skills. Excellent interpersonal skills....

Assistant General Counsel - Secretary & Securities Governance

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

What youll need: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in a state bar. 7+ years of experience in corporate governance, securities law, and regulatory compliance at a...

Assistant General Counsel Transactional and Commercial

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 3 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 3 hours ago

How youll make an impact: Assistant General Counsel Transactional and Commercial will play a key role in structuring, negotiating, and executing various corporate transactions, with a focus on business...

Senior Counsel

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 18 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 18 hours ago

transactions with respect to employment matters Review and revise domestic and international employment policies Analyze and advise on compensation matters including exempt status and pay equity Provide...

Associate General Counsel

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 19 hours ago

THE ROLE HSS is recruiting an Associate General Counsel....

MD, Associate General Counsel

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 1 day ago

This position reports to the General Counsel, Technology/Digital/Operations/Shared Services (TDOSS), and Enterprise Chief Privacy Officer....

Operations Manager, Office of the General Counsel

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 1 day ago

of the General Counsel (OGC)....

Deputy General Counsel

  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Reporting into the General Counsel with wide latitude for independent judgement and growth, the DGC will work closely with the General Counsel to identify and mitigate risk within the existing legal...

Senior Counsel - Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement

  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 2 days ago

OSE ensures that these enforcement efforts (including inspections, litigation, outreach, and education) are leveraged across all five boroughs to address dangerous conditions at properties that require...

Special Counsel for Information Law - Ethics and Compliance

  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York City, NY (9 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Experience with litigation and/or compliance with FOIL requests is preferred, but not required....

Remote Work

Assistant Corporation Counsel - Affirmative Litigation Senior Counsel/Complex Litigation

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 2 days ago

The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys with a minimum of 10 years of litigation experience for the position of Senior Counsel in the Affirmative Litigation...

Remote Work

Senior Assistant General Counsel, Investment Banking

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Senior Assistant General Counsel, Investment Banking locations New York, New York - United States time type Full time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago job requisition id R-0003693 Job Description Job Summary...

Assistant General Counsel, Investment Banking

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Assistant General Counsel, Investment Banking locations New York, New York - United States FL - Saint Petersburg - 880 Carillon Pkwy Tower 4 time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition...

Vice President & Senior Counsel, Resiliency and Third-Party Risk

  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY (8 miles from Flushing, NY)
  • 3 days ago

You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back. With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Flushing, NY

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Flushing, 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 Flushing, 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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