General Counsel Jobs in Bensalem, PA

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 - Technology, Security, and Data Privacy

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 15 hours ago

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We...

Senior Counsel - Corporate

  • West Deptford, NJ (23 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Deptford, NJ (23 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 2 days 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...

Assistant Deputy General Counsel, Commercial Services

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 3 days ago

This role will report to the Deputy General Counsel....

Director & Associate General Counsel (Hybrid)

  • Conshohocken, PA (19 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA (19 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 4 days ago

Director & Associate General Counsel (Hybrid)**Tandigm Health, a transformational leader in population health management, is looking for a Director & Associate General Counsel in the greater Philadelphia...

Associate General Counsel - US Commercial and Medical - Job ID: 1630

  • Princeton, NJ (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 4 days ago

We offer a dynamic workplace for employees to grow and develop their skills.This position reports to the US General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer....

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Trenton, NJ (13 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (13 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 4 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...

Legal Counsel

  • Princeton, NJ (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 5 days ago

The position will report to the Assistant General Counsel who supports our OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics business, with a dotted line to the Associate General Counsel who supports our Factiva,...

Assistant General Counsel Federal Regulatory

  • Trenton, NJ (13 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (13 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 7 days ago

This is an exciting role with significant responsibility and independence that will report to the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Federal Regulatory Affairs....

Remote Work

Senior Counsel, Business Development and Alliance Management

  • Princeton, NJ (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Princeton, NJ (24 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 8 days ago

Position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Business Development and Alliance Management....

Associate General Counsel, Patent - Remote

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 11 days ago

Reporting to the Senior Associate General Counsel/Intellectual Property, this position is responsible for assisting the IP Legal team with all matters related to patent prosecution and patent portfolio...

Remote Work

Legal Counsel - Healthcare

  • Conshohocken, PA (19 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA (19 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 14 days ago

Vacancy Name: Legal Counsel - HealthcareVacancy No: VN594Employment Type: Full TimeLocation of role: Conshohocken, PA, US, Gaithersburg, MD, USDepartment: Legal**Key Responsibilities****Main...

Associate General Counsel University of Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 15 days ago

Posted Job Title Associate General Counsel Job Profile Title Associate General Counsel Job Description Summary Provide legal support for the university and health systems as it relates to tax and benefits...

Associate General Counsel

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 16 days ago

Posted Job Title Associate General Counsel Job Profile Title Associate General Counsel Job Description Summary Provide legal support for the university and health systems as it relates to tax and benefits...

Senior Counsel

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 17 days ago

Responsibilities Essential Functions Performs legal research and prepares written and oral opinions on various legal problems for the General Counsel, Managing Deputy General Counsel, Deputy General...

Director & Associate General Counsel - Healthcare Corporate

  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA (15 miles from Bensalem, PA)
  • 17 days ago

The Director & Associate General Counsel is expected to work independently with minimal supervision....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Bensalem, PA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Bensalem, PA 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 Bensalem, PA
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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