General Counsel Jobs in Middle City East, 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 Legal Counsel

  • Wayne, PA (14 miles from Middle City East, PA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Wayne, PA (14 miles from Middle City East, PA)
  • 2 hours ago

Senior Legal Counsel As Senior Legal Counsel-Public Finance, you will be expected to provide professional legal services in a local environment, in order to enable the business unit(s) to achieve...

Remote Work

Senior Counsel - Technology, Security, and Data Privacy

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 1 day 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 (8 miles from Middle City East, PA)
  • 2 days ago
  • West Deptford, NJ (8 miles from Middle City East, 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 3 days ago

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

Director & Associate General Counsel (Hybrid)

  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Middle City East, PA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Middle City East, 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...

Senior Counsel - BioPharmaceuticals Business

  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Middle City East, PA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Wilmington, DE (24 miles from Middle City East, PA)
  • 8 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...

Associate General Counsel, Patent - Remote

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 11 days ago
  • Philadelphia, 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...

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Legal Counsel - Healthcare

  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Middle City East, PA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Middle City East, 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
  • 16 days ago
  • Philadelphia, 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...

Associate General Counsel

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 16 days ago
  • Philadelphia, 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
  • 17 days ago
  • Philadelphia, 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
  • 18 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 18 days ago

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

Managing Legal Counsel

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 22 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 22 days ago

The Managing Counsel position will report to the Assistant General Counsel for Tagetik and TeamMate....

Staff Counsel - Bankruptcy and Business Restructuring

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 24 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 24 days 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...

Assistant General Counsel - Managed Services Organizations

  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Middle City East, PA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Conshohocken, PA (11 miles from Middle City East, PA)
  • 24 days ago

In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks, including SEC, FTC, and FDA regulations, as well as corporate law....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Middle City East, PA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Middle City East, 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 Middle City East, 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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