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City of New York

Legal Counsel

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$92K - $106K/yr

Our legal team serves as a liaison to the city courts, law enforcement, legal advocates and our own Office of General Counsel and provides legal-guidance, division-wide on issues that arise from the ...

Qcells

Legal Counsel

White, GA · On-site

SUMMARY The Legal Counsel role will be responsible for providing in-house legal advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate matters, including contracts, employment law, customs and trade law ...

Hazen and Sawyer

Legal Counsel

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Hazen and Sawyer seeks Legal Counsel for our Raleigh, NC office. This attorney will partner with ... general legal matters, as needed. Required Qualifications: * 6-9 years of experience in a ...

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ACT Group

Legal Counsel

New York, NY · On-site

$185K - $235K/yr

... and general corporate matters. You will advise and work on a variety of transactions, commercial ... Actively counsel and periodically provide training for the senior sales, risk, compliance ...

ACT Group

Legal Counsel

New York, NY

$185K - $235K/yr

... and general corporate matters. You will advise and work on a variety of transactions, commercial ... Actively counsel and periodically provide training for the senior sales, risk, compliance ...

PLACE Corporate Careers

Legal Counsel

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

As Legal Counsel, you'll partner closely with business operators, internal leadership, and senior ... PLACE General Counsel What You're Great At: You are a business-minded attorney who enjoys being ...

Cesna Group

Legal Counsel

Englewood Cliffs, NJ · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Job Summary The Legal Counsel will provide day-to-day legal support to the company, assisting senior legal counsel in handling contract management, and general corporate legal matters. The ideal ...

Bora Pharmaceuticals

Legal Counsel

Maple Grove, MN · On-site

This position oversees and manages general litigation activities including counsel selection, budgeting, litigation strategy, document production and interactions with outside counsel. * Manage legal ...

Magna

Legal Counsel

Troy, MI · On-site

Work closely with the Magna Exteriors General Counsel on all legal matters relating to the operations of Magna Exteriors in North America, including contract negotiations with customers and suppliers ...

Qcells

Legal Counsel

Cartersville, GA · On-site

SUMMARY The Legal Counsel role will be responsible for providing in-house legal advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate matters, including contracts, employment law, customs and trade law ...

Keenfinity

Legal Counsel

Burnsville, MN · Hybrid

$130K - $160K/yr

As Legal Counsel , you will collaborate across functions, build trusted relationships, and work beyond hierarchies, borders, and locations. Join a company in transformation and become part of an ...

WME Group

Legal Counsel

New York, NY · On-site

$150K/yr

WME Group seeks a talented and highly motivated Legal Counsel to join its Legal and Business ... This position is located in NewYork, NY and reports to the Senior Vice President, Associate General ...

PLACE Corporate Careers

Legal Counsel

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

As Legal Counsel, you'll partner closely with business operators, internal leadership, and senior ... PLACE General Counsel What You're Great At: You are a business-minded attorney who enjoys being ...

Bora Pharmaceuticals

Legal Counsel

Maple Grove, MN

This position oversees and manages general litigation activities including counsel selection, budgeting, litigation strategy, document production and interactions with outside counsel. * Manage legal ...

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How much do general legal counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for general legal counsel in the United States is $151,643.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,500.00 and $190,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a general legal counsel do?

A General Legal Counsel is the chief lawyer of an organization, responsible for overseeing all legal matters and ensuring the company complies with laws and regulations. They provide legal advice to executives, manage litigation, draft and review contracts, and help shape company policies to minimize legal risks. In addition to handling disputes and advising on mergers or acquisitions, they often supervise a team of in-house attorneys and coordinate with external law firms as needed.

What are some common challenges faced by a general legal counsel in balancing legal risk with business objectives?

General Legal Counsel often encounter the challenge of providing legal guidance that aligns with the company's business goals while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. This requires a deep understanding of both the legal landscape and the organization’s strategic priorities. They must proactively identify potential legal risks, communicate the implications clearly to business leaders, and help develop solutions that minimize liability without stifling innovation or growth. Effective collaboration with other departments is essential to ensure legal considerations are integrated into decision-making processes.

What is the difference between General Legal Counsel vs Corporate Lawyer?

AspectGeneral Legal CounselCorporate Lawyer
CredentialsJD degree, bar admission, legal certificationsJD degree, bar admission, legal certifications
Work EnvironmentIn-house legal department of a companyLaw firms, corporate legal departments
Employer & IndustryCorporations across industriesCorporations, law firms, consulting firms
Primary FocusOverall legal strategy, compliance, risk managementLegal issues related to corporate transactions, mergers, acquisitions

While both roles require similar legal credentials and often work within corporate environments, a General Legal Counsel oversees the company's entire legal affairs, including compliance and risk management. In contrast, a Corporate Lawyer typically focuses on specific corporate transactions like mergers and acquisitions. The General Legal Counsel has a broader strategic role, whereas the Corporate Lawyer specializes in transactional work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a general legal counsel?

To thrive as a General Legal Counsel, you need an accredited law degree, bar admission, and deep expertise in corporate, regulatory, and contract law. Familiarity with legal research tools, contract management software, and compliance systems is typically required. Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are vital to effectively mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and protect the organization's interests.
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Infographic showing various General Legal Counsel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $151,643 per year, or $72.9 per hour.

Legal Counsel

ADP Recruitment Solutions Group

Portsmouth, NH

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Legal Counsel. They will work closely with the General Counsel, appropriate U.S. business units and senior management as necessary to support the company's business objectives. This position is heavily contracts-focused and requires strong attention to detail and excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate, draft and review acquisition and divestiture agreements.
  • Negotiate, draft, and review a high volume of commercial agreements including sales, waste disposal, rail transport, IT, procurement, services, and real estate agreements.
  • Provide legal support as needed to all corporate departments, including finance and accounting, operations, energy, environmental compliance, sales and marketing, and human resources and to the facilities.
  • Assess risk in connection with customer, vendor, operations, industry and/or business issues and advise management on appropriate response/action.
  • Manage outside counsel as necessary.
  • Assist and manage complex contract negotiations and various corporate transactions.
  • Assist in various projects and initiatives, as needed.
  • Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, law degree, and law license in good standing.
  • 2-4 years' experience as an attorney in a top-tier law firm or corporate legal department.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation experience; detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
  • Motivated, high-energy individual with an enthusiasm for learning and a positive attitude.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate complex, challenging issues in a clear manner to all levels of the organization.
  • Ability and willingness to work independently, take initiative and manage multiple tasks to provide effective and timely legal advice.
  • Commercially oriented attorney with a practical, business-minded approach to problem solving.
  • Ability to use judgment and discretion to analyze facts and draw conclusions independently and efficiently, and a willingness to take ownership of one's legal conclusions.
  • Poise and personality to work with, and persuade, when necessary, people at all levels of the company, including executives, operational employees, third-party vendors, and outside counsel.

What You'll Enjoy:

  • Industry leading benefits
  • Multiple and flexible medical plans
  • Outstanding PTO program
  • Floating Holidays
  • Strong 401k program and company match
  • Tuition reimbursement plan
  • College loan reimbursement
  • College scholarship program for dependents
  • Parental Leave Program
  • Inclusive culture
  • Employee engagement events
  • Employee resource groups

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.

At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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We're designing a better way to work, so you can achieve what you're working for. Consistently named one of the 'Most Admired Companies' by FORTUNE® Magazine, and recognized by DiversityInc® as one of the 'Top 50 Companies for Diversity,' ADP works with more than 740,000 organizations across the globe to help their people work smarter, embrace new challenges, and unleash their talent. "Always Designing for People" means we're creating platforms that will transform how great work gets done, so together we can unlock a world of opportunity.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Roseland, NJ, US

Year founded

1949

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