General Counsel Jobs in La Vergne, TN

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

  • Franklin, TN (24 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Franklin, TN (24 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 23 hours ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Senior Counsel Technology? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA...

Senior Counsel Technology

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 23 hours ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Senior Counsel Technology? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA...

Sr. Counsel- Marketing Properties, Global Petcare

  • Franklin, TN (24 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Franklin, TN (24 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: The Senior Counsel will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day handling of trademark and copyright matters, including portfolio management and execution of the global brand...

Senior Counsel

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 3 days ago

Provide legal guidance on compliance with various healthcare laws and regulations, especially the Anti-kickback laws and regulations, the Discount Safe Harbor, and the GPO Safe Harbor....

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 5 days ago

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

Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications: Juris Doctor required. 6-8 years healthcare regulatory compliance experience, in-house privacy experience at a large, matrixed healthcare company preferred....

Assistant General Counsel - Transactional Attorney

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 14 days ago

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel - Transactional Attorney Job location: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, or Nashville Job description: Capgeminis Legal Department seeks a senior transactional...

Assistant General Counsel - Contracting

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 23 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 23 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in the state where the legal department is located. 5 years' experience as a practicing attorney after receiving a law degree....

Senior Counsel

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 26 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 26 days ago

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Senior Counsel

  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 27 days ago
  • Lebanon, TN (23 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 27 days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Senior Counsel? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 29 days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 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....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Senior Counsel

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 60+ days ago

Description This position is incentive eligible. Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Senior Counsel? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has...

Assistant General Counsel - Clinical

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 90+ days ago

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Assistant General Counsel - Corporate Regulatory

  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Nashville, TN (15 miles from La Vergne, TN)
  • 90+ days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctor Degree and a license to practice law in the state where the legal department is located. 5 years experience as a practicing attorney after receiving a law degree....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in La Vergne, TN

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in La Vergne, TN 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 La Vergne, TN
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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