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

  • Northbridge, MA (18 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 2 days ago
  • Northbridge, MA (18 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 2 days ago

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a...

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

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

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

Associate General Counsel

  • Lincoln, RI
  • 6 days ago
  • Lincoln, RI
  • 6 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, US Employment Law

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

This candidate will report to the General Counsel and be an integral member of the legal team responsible for the day-to-day legal work related to US employment law matters, and legal aspects of PCI's...

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Senior Counsel, Spine & Biomaterials

  • Raynham, MA (19 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 8 days ago
  • Raynham, MA (19 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 8 days ago

This position provides senior management and functional partners in the Spine and Biomaterials businesses with strategic legal advice on general legal issues, focusing in the areas of healthcare laws...

VP Deputy General Counsel Corporate & Transactions

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

Summary: Reports to the General Counsel....

Associate Legal Counsel

  • Woonsocket, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 29 days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI (6 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 29 days ago

Knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, including: *Affordable Care Act *Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act *State Insurance and Health Care Laws *ERISA *CMS/IRS/DOL Rules Relating...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Foxborough, MA (14 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 29 days ago
  • Foxborough, MA (14 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 29 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....

Assistant General Counsel - Securities & Governance

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

The Assistant General Counsel, U.S....

Senior Legal Counsel

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

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

Senior Counsel

  • North Providence, RI (4 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 45+ days ago
  • North Providence, RI (4 miles from Lincoln, RI)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Overview: The Senior Legal Counsel will report to the Associate General Counsel, Corporate & Strategic Transactions and will be a key member of the Company's Corporate and Strategic Transactions...

Senior Counsel

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

Counsel, Corporate & Strategic Transactions and will be a key member of the Company's Corporate and Strategic Transactions Legal Team, responsible for: (i) independently negotiating and handling a...

Director and Senior Legal Counsel, Trademarks and Brand Protection

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

Support trademark diligence with respect to corporate transactions. Collaborate with internal copyright experts to determine strategy for obtaining copyright protection for the Company's logos....

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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
73.7%
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 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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