General Counsel Jobs in Hawthorne, 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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Sr. Analyst - Legal Counsel

  • Bogota, NJ (19 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Bogota, NJ (19 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 23 hours ago

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Rye, NY (10 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Rye, NY (10 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 1 day ago

and its geographical divisions in all areas of legal affairs managed by the Office of the General Counsel, with a focus on commercial work and corporate transactions within regulated industries....

Director & Sr. Counsel II - Pharmaceutical / Life Science

  • Ridgefield, CT (21 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Ridgefield, CT (21 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 3 days ago

and/or Antitrust, Intellectual Property; helps identify risks in areas outside lawyer's specialized legal area and provides value-added corporate law insight to evaluate risks effectively; provides...

Senior Counsel - Regulatory & EHSS

  • Pearl River, NY (10 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 15 days ago
  • Pearl River, NY (10 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 15 days ago

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

Sr. Counsel, Marketing Solutions

  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 17 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 17 days ago

What You'll Bring: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited school required. 5-7 years of experience as a practicing attorney (in-house or law firm)....

Senior Counsel, International Trade Compliance- Hybrid

  • Norwalk, CT (19 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 21 days ago
  • Norwalk, CT (19 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 21 days ago

Job Description Summary The International Trade Compliance (ITC) team is responsible for the compliant execution of global export controls and sanctions laws and regulations. The successful...

Associate General Counsel eDiscovery New

  • Greenwich, CT (10 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 23 days ago
  • Greenwich, CT (10 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 23 days ago

Associate General Counsel - eDiscovery at Interactive Brokers Greenwich, CT Company Overview Interactive Brokers Group, Inc....

Associate General Counsel -Regulatory Affairs, Food & Beverage

  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 24 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 24 days ago

Short Intro and About the Job The Associate General Counsel of Regulatory Affairs for Food and Beverage for Danone, U.S. is responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. food regulatory standards....

Senior Counsel

  • Port Washington, NY (18 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Port Washington, NY (18 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 26 days ago

The position reports to the Vice President and General Counsel. Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter....

Associate Counsel, Venues and Sponsorships

  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 29 days ago
  • Stamford, CT (14 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 29 days ago

Experience with commercial transactions....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Armonk, NY (5 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Armonk, NY (5 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

In addition, you will: Provide support in the resolution of transactional/ M&A disputes and HR litigation in various jurisdictions....

Legal Counsel, Competition & Sanctions

  • Armonk, NY (5 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Armonk, NY (5 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you seeking a meaningful development opportunity? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Team! This role will include counseling on competition, trade and...

Senior Counsel, Open Banking

  • Harrison, NY (9 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Harrison, NY (9 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Our Purpose Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, were helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Wilton, CT (20 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Wilton, CT (20 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Description - Assistant General Counsel - Warranty & Services AIG's North America Insurance Legal team is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join the Warranty & Services Legal team...

Senior Counsel, US Financial Services

  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 60+ days ago
  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Hawthorne, NY)
  • 60+ days ago

Assists other attorneys on various matters including those which present potential for litigation. Maintain complete confidentiality of company-related business....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Hawthorne, NY

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Hawthorne, NY 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 Hawthorne, 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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