General Counsel Jobs in Brambleton, VA

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 Manager/Senior Counsel - Card Litigation

  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 11 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 11 hours ago

Doctor from an accredited law school....

Associate General Counsel - Consumer Protection & Fair Lending (Hybrid - 3 Days in Office - VA)

  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 21 hours ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 21 hours ago

Doctor (JD) degree; membership in good standing in a state Bar Excellent analytical, strategic, legal research, writing and advocacy skills Excellent oral and written communications skills; ability...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 1 day ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 1 day ago

Our Company Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobes all about. We give everyonefrom emerging artists to global brandseverything they need to design and deliver exceptional...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Reston, VA (9 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 2 days ago

Requisition ID: 282968 Relocation Authorized: None Telework Type: Part-Time Telework Work Location: Reston, VA Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers...

Manager, Capital Markets Legal Counsel

  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Doctor from an accredited law school Active member in good standing of at least one state bar At least 3 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency...

Senior Manager, Senior Counsel - Capital Markets Legal

  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 5 days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 5 days ago

Doctor from an accredited law school Active member in good standing of at least one state bar At least 4 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house legal department, or government agency...

Legal Counsel, Appellate Advocacy

  • Lansdowne, VA (10 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lansdowne, VA (10 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel, Appellate Advocacy in Lansdowne , Virginia Everyone says they want to change the world. We're looking for people who actually will. Alliance Defending...

Legal Counsel CUAS - TS/SCI

  • Mc Lean, VA (15 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Mc Lean, VA (15 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 6 days ago

Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in government contracting, regulatory compliance, or corporate law, preferably in the defense or aerospace sector....

Business Lines Senior Counsel

  • Chevy Chase, MD (23 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chevy Chase, MD (23 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 7 days ago

GEICO is looking for an experienced legal professional with a background in insurance products to serve as an embedded Product Senior Legal Advisor. In this role you will support all business...

Director / Assistant General Counsel - Cyber Business Counsel

  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 8 days ago
  • McLean, VA (19 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 8 days ago

McLean, VA: $226,000 - $257,900 for Director, Asst General Counsel Richmond, VA: $205,400 - $234,400 for Director, Asst General Counsel Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to...

Legal Counsel, Academic Freedom

  • Lansdowne, VA (10 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lansdowne, VA (10 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 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...

Legal Counsel, Parental Rights

  • Lansdowne, VA (10 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lansdowne, VA (10 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 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...

Legal Counsel, Life

  • Lansdowne, VA (10 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lansdowne, VA (10 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 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...

Legal Counsel, Regulatory

  • Lansdowne, VA (10 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lansdowne, VA (10 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Legal Counsel litigates civil actions with emphasis on federal administrative law, structural constitutional claims, Administrative Procedure Act claims, First Amendment law, and 42 U.S.C. 1983 civil...

Legal Counsel, Public Advocacy & Media Communications

  • Lansdowne, VA (10 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lansdowne, VA (10 miles from Brambleton, VA)
  • 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...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Brambleton, VA

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Brambleton, VA 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 Brambleton, VA
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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