General Counsel Jobs in Fort Mill, SC

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

  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 10 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, M&A

  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 2 days ago

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with...

Associate General Counsel - Deposits

  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 3 days ago

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to...

Associate General Counsel - Sales & Trading Derivatives Attorney

  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 3 days ago

The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to...

Associate General Counsel - Consumer Finance

  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 4 days ago

May prepare and/or review documents and other instruments, represent the company in transactions, litigation, bankruptcy matters, or alternative dispute resolutions (as applicable), performing legal...

Vice President, Legal Affairs

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 8 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 8 days ago

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a reputable law school Extensive experience in corporate law, including contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, and compliance Proven leadership skills...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 10 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join the Employment Counseling & Litigation Section in the Employment & Investigations Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 11 days ago

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in any U.S. state (North Carolina admission not required)...

VP, Assistant General Counsel Trading, Operations and Lending

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 11 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 11 days ago

Are you a team player and great communicator? Are you curious to learn? Are you interested in working in meaningful projects? Do you want to work with cutting-edge technology? Are you interested...

Intellectual Property Litigation - Sr. Associate / Counsel / Junior Partner

  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 15 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 15 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent degree) Admission to the North Carolina State Bar preferred....

Retail Brokerage Associate General Counsel

  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 18 days ago

Coordinate with management and other members of the legal and compliance departments to support resolution of complaints, arbitrations, litigation and other legal matters. 5....

SVP, Associate General Counsel of Litigation and Arbitration

  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 18 days ago
  • Fort Mill, SC
  • 18 days ago

LPL Financial is currently looking for a Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel of Litigation and Arbitration, to lead the firms Litigation and Arbitration team....

VP, Associate General Counsel- Litigation and Arbitration

  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 18 days ago

litigation or negotiating favorable resolutions....

SVP, Associate General Counsel of Litigation and Arbitration

  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 18 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 18 days ago

LPL Financial is currently looking for a Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel of Litigation and Arbitration, to lead the firms Litigation and Arbitration team....

Assistant General Counsel (Government Contracts)

  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Charlotte, NC (14 miles from Fort Mill, SC)
  • 22 days ago

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL Benefits Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health Paid Vacation 401k Plan & Matching Career Growth Professional Development You Must Have: Juris Doctor (JD) 7-9 years...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Fort Mill, SC

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Fort Mill, SC 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 Fort Mill, SC
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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