General Counsel Jobs in Mansfield, 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 - Located in Lewisville, TX

  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 1 day ago

Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school....

Senior Counsel

  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX (24 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 1 day ago

What youll do: All Lambda Legal attorneys engage in four major areas of work: Impact Litigation Devise legal theories and litigation strategy Identify and cultivate litigation opportunities, whether...

Staff Counsel, eDiscovery Services

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

Qualifications and experience Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited institution Licensed and in good standing to practice in state of employment i.e....

Associate General Counsel

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

Intellectual Property, Real Estate Portfolio Management, Property Management) Mergers and Acquisitions: Advise on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions, including due...

MD, Assoc General Counsel

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

This position reports to the General Counsel, Technology/Digital/Operations/Shared Services (TDOSS), and Enterprise Chief Privacy Officer....

Chief Counsel - Global Impact Organization, Sustainability & ESG

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 2 days ago

The Chief Counsel will be part of McKessons General Counsel Organization (GCO), reporting to the SVP, Associate General Counsel, Employment, Benefits and Executive Compensation Law & Counsel to the...

Associate General Counsel

  • Fort Worth, TX (15 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (15 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Description:Attorney position supporting all aspects of the F-35 Lightning II Program. Attorney will handle legal work associated with Production, International, Development & Follow-on...

Head of Legal US Pharma

  • Fort Worth, TX (15 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (15 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in the US....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 7 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 7 days ago

Litigation areas could include commercial, environmental, labor, employment, and OSHA....

Legal Counsel

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

You will work closely with Elixirr's General Counsel but must be confident to operate independently in consultation with the General Counsel as you will be the sole US based legal counsel....

Legal Counsel - Hybrid

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

matters, including bankruptcy proceedings, and negotiate settlements to minimize litigation risks and costs Identify and assess commercial legal risks related to litigation and disputes Advise on and...

Legal Counsel

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

matters, including bankruptcy proceedings, and negotiate settlements to minimize litigation risks and costs + Identify and assess commercial legal risks related to litigation and disputes + Advise...

Associate Counsel, Corporate Services & Retirement

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

This position will also support a number of corporate functions in the areas of governance, litigation management, contracts, trademarks and other areas of legal support for all areas of the enterprise...

Senior Associate General Counsel - Corporate & M&A

  • Arlington, TX (4 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 13 days ago
  • Arlington, TX (4 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 13 days ago

Some in house experience preferred Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction....

System Director, Associate Counsel, Managed Care

  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Irving, TX (20 miles from Mansfield, TX)
  • 14 days ago

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Mansfield, TX

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Mansfield, TX 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 Mansfield, 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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