General Counsel Jobs in Oklahoma

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 - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 4 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 4 days ago

Cardinal Health Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions in Oklahoma City , Oklahoma What the Legal Department contributes to Cardinal Health The Legal Department is responsible...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 6 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 6 days ago

law, contracts, litigation, and/or other areas of law involved in the operations of a state government agency Governmental and administrative law practice experience is strongly preferred SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS...

Deputy General Counsel I

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 9 days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 9 days ago

**To be considered for this position your application must include a resume/CV with complete work and education history and a recent writing sample.** Education and/or Experience A Juris Doctor degree...

Assistant General Counsel - Contracting

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 23 days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 23 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in the state where the legal department is located. 5 years' experience as a practicing attorney after receiving a law degree....

PEAK - Sr Admin Asst - Office of Legal Counsel

  • Norman, OK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norman, OK
  • 30+ days ago

This position is through OU's PEAK Temporary Staffing. The Office of Legal Council is hiring a Peak person within the next week for a project to assist the Director of University Policy who is...

Legal Director

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 30+ days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 30+ days ago

Organization information Organization name: Still She Rises City: Tulsa State: Oklahoma Organization URL: Job type: Legal - Defender Position Description: About Still She Rises Still She Rises,...

PEAK - Lead Admin Support Spec - Office of Legal Counsel

  • Norman, OK
  • 45+ days ago
  • Norman, OK
  • 45+ days ago

This position is through the PEAK Temporary Staffing. The Office of Legal Council is hiring a Lead Administrative Support Specialist. The position is estimated to last three to six months, but may...

Deputy General Counsel

  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • 60+ days ago

Education and Experience Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in State of Oklahoma, and an active...

Assistant General Counsel - Clinical

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 90+ days ago

laws....

Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Regulatory

  • Tulsa, OK
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tulsa, OK
  • 90+ days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in the state where the legal department is located. 5 years experience as a practicing attorney after receiving a law degree....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Oklahoma

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
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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