General Counsel Jobs in North Carolina

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 The University of North Carolina at Asheville

  • Asheville, NC
  • 17 hours ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 17 hours ago

Classification Title : Assistant General Counsel Department: University General Counsel Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Months per Year: 12 Months Position Summary : The Assistant General Counsel supports...

Director, Associate General Counsel: Offer Strategy and Product Operations 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars Research Triangle Park, NC The application window is expected to close on: 4.21.2025 Job posting may...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Greensboro, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Greensboro, NC
  • 1 day ago

Position Summary The Assistant General Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel and will provide a wide range of legal services and advice to business units throughout the organization, primarily...

Sr. IP Legal Counsel

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent legal qualification from an accredited law school and in good standing with the bar(s) in state(s) where licensed to practice law....

Senior Counsel, M&A

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with...

Associate General Counsel, Commercial

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 2 days ago

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this role is pivotal in building a high-impact contracting engine, optimizing deal processes, and ensuring enterprise readiness as we expand globally....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Asheville, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 2 days ago

Full-Time / Part-Time: Full-Time Months per Year: 12 Months Position Summary: The Assistant General Counsel supports the General Counsel in providing comprehensive legal guidance to UNC Asheville....

Director & Asst General Counsel- M&A

  • NC
  • 2 days ago
  • NC
  • 2 days ago

The Director Assistant General Counsel, M&A role provides legal advice and counsel in the areas of strategic partnerships, acquisitions and joint ventures related to Novant Health Enterprises, a division...

Associate General Counsel - Deposits

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 2 days ago

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to...

Associate General Counsel - Sales & Trading Derivatives Attorney

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to...

The application window is expected to close on: 4.21.2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. For Internal...

Associate General Counsel - Consumer Finance

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 3 days ago

May prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal...

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 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...

Senior Counsel - BioPharmaceuticals Business

  • Wilmington, NC
  • 4 days ago
  • Wilmington, NC
  • 4 days ago

The role will operate under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel and provide legal support to business teams across three therapeutic areas: Respiratory & Immunology; Cardiovascular, Renal...

Assistant Legal Counsel

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 5 days ago

Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel. This position reports to Deputy Legal Counsel within the Office of General Counsel....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in North Carolina

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
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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