General Counsel Jobs in Tennessee

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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Reaves Law Firm

General Counsel

Our growing personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced and fearless General Counsel to manage all legal matters beyond daily operations....

Director, Associate General Counsel

  • Lafayette, TN
  • 14 days ago
  • Lafayette, TN
  • 14 days ago

free on-site fitness rooms Employee Assistance Program Employee Resource Groups Personal and professional development program Job Summary Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the Director, Associate General...

Sr. IP Legal Counsel

  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 1 day 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

  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 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

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 5 days ago

Position: Assistant General Counsel The Assistant General Counsel is an in-house attorney reporting to the General Counsel of Monogram Health, Inc. and is a key member of the legal team....

Legal Counsel

  • TN
  • 5 days ago
  • TN
  • 5 days ago

Overview Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and...

Assistant General Counsel Federal Regulatory

  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 6 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

Senior Counsel

  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Murfreesboro, TN
  • 7 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...

Risk Manager (Legal Counsel)

  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 7 days ago
  • Oak Ridge, TN
  • 7 days ago

(true-Craftsmanship) Coordinate use of outside counsel for large agreements, claims, and litigation....

Staff Counsel - SCRI

  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 8 days ago

Required Education : Juris Doctor Degree. Must be a member of the Bar of a jurisdiction. Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position....

Senior Counsel

  • Memphis, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 8 days ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities General Corporate Law Proactively review and develop policies and procedures for the Company's commercial contract and customer contract functions....

Senior Counsel, Procurement Contracts

  • Brentwood, TN
  • 8 days ago
  • Brentwood, TN
  • 8 days ago

Candidate Profile + Excellent academic record with a law degree from a respected law school; + Proven legal experience practicing procurement and technology law, preferably in a corporate law department...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago

and compliance requirements + Research and respond to general legal inquiries from in-house clients that relate to matters including local regulatory issues, partnerships, and software licensing, litigation...

HSE Senior Counsel

  • Kingsport, TN
  • 10 days ago
  • Kingsport, TN
  • 10 days ago

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a...

AVP, Legal Counsel - Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 15 days ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 15 days ago

Litigation experience preferred (necessary for some positions)....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Tennessee

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Tennessee 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 Tennessee
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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