General Counsel Jobs in Hauppauge, 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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Senior Counsel - Corporate

  • Amityville, NY (14 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Amityville, NY (14 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 8 hours 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

  • Hicksville, NY (18 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hicksville, NY (18 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 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...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Calverton, NY (23 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Calverton, NY (23 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Assistant General Counsel...

Associate Counsel - NY

  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 4 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...

VP & Associate General Counsel, Commercial

  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 6 days ago

CNA is recruiting for a Vice President and Associate General Counsel, Commercial, for our U.S. Businesses Law Department....

Counsel III/Senior Counsel

  • Hicksville, NY (18 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hicksville, NY (18 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 8 days ago

The position reports to the Assistant General Counsel & Director of the NY Real Estate and Siting practice group....

Senior Counsel, Claim

  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 8 days ago

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

Associate General Counsel

  • Woodbury, NY (15 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Woodbury, NY (15 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Ensure the legality of commercial transactions and advise the company on legal rights and duties.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSConsult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g., intellectual property, mergers...

Product Regulatory Sr. Counsel

  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 11 days ago
  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 11 days ago

Education & Experience Bachelor's degree with Juris Doctor required Typically a minimum of seven years related work experience reflecting a combination of insurance product drafting, product development...

Associate Counsel - Bronx, NY (Remote)

  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Melville, NY (12 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 30+ 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...

Remote Work

Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

  • Hempstead, NY (23 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hempstead, NY (23 miles from Hauppauge, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Day-to-day management of the office and assignment of matters is handled by the Deputy General Counsel....

Demographic Data for Hauppauge, NY

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Hauppauge, NY

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Hauppauge, 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 Hauppauge, 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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