General Counsel Job Description |
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The following is a full job description for General Counsel. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for General Counsel along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that General Counsel is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Associate General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, General Maintenance Supervisor, General Laborer, General Laborer, Sr., General Clerk I, General Clerk II, General Clerk III, General Maintenance Worker I |
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Requirements and Responsibilities For General Counsel |
Plans and manages an organization's legal affairs to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Ensures all business activities comply with regulatory standards and legal strategies. Provides guidance on legal issues, manages compliance and risk mitigation, reviews contracts, and handles other legal duties to protect the organization's interests. Researches and monitors legal developments and regulatory changes to identify and communicate impacts to the organization. May assist in the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar. Typically reports to top management. Manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes/implements overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Typically requires 10+ years of progressive leadership experience. Has extensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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Also referred to as: Head Legal Counsel, VP of Legal Operations |
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Similar Jobs: Associate General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, General Maintenance Supervisor, General Laborer, General Laborer, Sr., General Clerk I, General Clerk II, General Clerk III, General Maintenance Worker I |
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Level of Education: General Counsel Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation |  |