General Counsel Jobs in Dallas, TX

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, Senior Assistant Vice President - Consent Orders & Regulatory Execution

  • Irving, TX (8 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Irving, TX (8 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 11 hours ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel-Senior Assistant Vice President as part of the Consent Orders & Regulatory Execution team in the Chief Operating Office Legal Division....

Legal Counsel

  • Bedford, TX (19 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Bedford, TX (19 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Fisher Investments is an established international asset management firm. We are currently seeking to hire a self-motivated lawyer interested in being a key contributor to the firm's growth. The...

SVP, General Counsel & Secretary

  • Plano, TX (18 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX (18 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 1 day ago

The general counsel is directly involved in complex business transactions and negotiating critical contracts....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Mansfield, TX (24 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Mansfield, TX (24 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 2 days ago

Willingness to travel when needed to our various locations Expertise in commercial transactions and related negotiations....

Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Litigation & Operations

  • Plano, TX (18 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Plano, TX (18 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic legal professional to join our team as Vice President, Assistant General Counsel, Litigation & Operations....

Assistant General Counsel, Vice President - WIM Securities and Custom Lending

  • Irving, TX (8 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irving, TX (8 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 3 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel, Vice President to support securities-based and custom lending products for our Wealth and Investment Management business....

Senior Counsel

  • Dallas, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 10 days ago

Everyone says they want to change the world. Were looking for people who actually will. Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building legal organization that advocates for the right of people...

Multifamily Associate General Counsel (Flexible Hybrid)

  • Plano, TX (18 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Plano, TX (18 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 12 days ago

THE IMPACT YOU WILL MAKE The Associate General Counsel - Principal Multifamily Legal role reports to the Multifamily Legal - Vice President, Deputy General Counsel....

Legal Counsel

  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 12 days ago

Involvement in various commercial transactions, ad-hoc business projects, as well as assisting with research, process review and innovation, and information review and analysis....

Assistant General Counsel

  • Dallas, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 15 days ago

Hours of Work : 8am - 5pm Days Of Week : Monday - Friday Work Shift : 8X5 Day (United States of America) Job Description : Assistant General Counsel Compliance and Privacy POSITION OVERVIEW....

Assistant General Counsel - Transactional Attorney

  • Dallas, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 15 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...

General Counsel Debt Recovery

  • Southlake, TX (23 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Southlake, TX (23 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 16 days ago

This General Counsel position will require litigation management, and sometimes litigation handling. Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school....

General Counsel Debt Recovery

  • Richland Hills, TX (23 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Richland Hills, TX (23 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 16 days ago

This General Counsel position will require litigation management, and sometimes litigation handling. Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school....

General Counsel Debt Recovery

  • Irving, TX (8 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 16 days ago
  • Irving, TX (8 miles from Dallas, TX)
  • 16 days ago

This General Counsel position will require litigation management, and sometimes litigation handling. Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school....

Senior Counsel, Labor & Employee Relations

  • Dallas, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 17 days ago

Reports To: General Counsel with dotted line to Chief People Officer Deadline: The deadline for submitting applications for this position is March 7, 2025....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Dallas, TX

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Dallas, TX 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 Dallas, TX
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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