General Counsel Jobs in Lincoln, RI

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, IP Litigation

  • Uxbridge, MA (14 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Uxbridge, MA (14 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 11 hours ago

A Typical Day: Develop and manage global IP litigation strategies to advance our commercial objectives. Advocate our position in international IP litigation and administrative actions....

Sr. IP Legal Counsel

  • Foxborough, MA (14 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Foxborough, MA (14 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 2 days 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....

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Providence, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Providence, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 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...

Assistant General Counsel Federal Regulatory

  • Providence, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 7 days ago
  • Providence, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 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

Assistant General Counsel

  • Wrentham, MA (10 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wrentham, MA (10 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 15 days ago

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS\: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and (A) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience...

Legal Counsel

  • Bridgewater, MA (24 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 19 days ago
  • Bridgewater, MA (24 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 19 days ago

Lead high-impact negotiations and support business strategy through legal expertise in commercial transactions....

VP Legal Counsel

  • Providence, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 22 days ago
  • Providence, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 22 days ago

Counsel with a dotted line to the General Counsel....

Remote Work

Associate General Counsel - Securities Law and Corporate Governance

  • Providence, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 24 days ago
  • Providence, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 24 days ago

Job Summary\: The Associate General Counsel – Securities Law and Corporate Governance will work closely with our Senior Executive Counsel and professionals in our Finance and Investor Relations departments...

Associate General Counsel

  • Lincoln, RI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lincoln, RI
  • 30+ days ago

Preference for legal generalist with commercial and corporate law experience but open to diverse background for specialists or litigators looking to broaden their experience....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Foxborough, MA (14 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Foxborough, MA (14 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

This job might be for you if: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school in the U.S. Bar admission in at least one state....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Foxborough, MA (14 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Foxborough, MA (14 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 60+ days ago

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school in the U.S. Bar admission in at least one state....

Senior Counsel - Corporate, M&A and Securities

  • Providence, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Providence, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 27 days ago

Cardinal Health Senior Counsel - Corporate, M&A and Securities in Providence , Rhode Island This position is a senior counsel role and will be part of Cardinal Health's corporate legal team...

Claim Center General Counselor/Senior Counsel

  • West Bridgewater, MA (22 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 27 days ago
  • West Bridgewater, MA (22 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 27 days ago

Explore life at Travelers. We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. >> Discover diversity and inclusion....

Claim Center General Counselor/Senior Counsel

  • West Bridgewater, MA (22 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Bridgewater, MA (22 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 30+ days ago

Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. Thats the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property...

VP Deputy General Counsel Corporate & Transactions

  • Providence, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Providence, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Summary: Reports to the General Counsel....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Lincoln, RI

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Lincoln, RI 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 Lincoln, RI
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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