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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for svp general counsel in the United States is $135,231.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,500.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An SVP (Senior Vice President) General Counsel is the chief legal officer of a company, responsible for overseeing all legal matters and providing strategic legal guidance to senior management and the board of directors. This role involves managing the legal department, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, handling litigation, and advising on corporate transactions. SVP General Counsels also often participate in high-level decision-making, risk management, and policy development within the organization.

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To thrive as an SVP General Counsel, you need deep expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, risk management, and typically a Juris Doctor degree with significant legal experience. Familiarity with legal research databases, contract management software, and industry-specific compliance tools is important. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills help build trust with executives and guide legal teams effectively. These skills are crucial to protecting the organization’s interests, ensuring legal compliance, and supporting critical business decisions at the executive level.

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SVP General Counsels often navigate the challenge of aligning complex legal requirements with the company’s strategic goals. This requires a deep understanding of both the legal landscape and the organization’s business priorities, as well as effective communication with executive leadership to ensure legal risks are appropriately managed without hindering growth. Staying updated on regulatory changes, managing cross-functional teams, and advising on high-stakes decisions are all part of the role. Building strong relationships across departments is essential to proactively identify issues and provide pragmatic, business-focused solutions.

What is the difference between Svp General Counsel vs Corporate Counsel?

AspectSvp General CounselCorporate Counsel
CredentialsJD, bar admission, extensive legal experienceJD, bar admission, legal experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive leadership, strategic decision-makingLegal department, day-to-day legal matters
Employer & IndustryLarge corporations, industries like tech, financeCompanies of various sizes, multiple industries
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding executive legal rolesLegal department roles, legal counsel positions

The Svp General Counsel is an executive-level legal leader responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of a company, often involved in strategic decisions. Corporate Counsel typically handles legal matters within a company but does not have the same executive responsibilities. While both roles require a JD and legal experience, the Svp General Counsel operates at a higher strategic level, often reporting directly to the CEO.

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Infographic showing various Svp General Counsel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,231 per year, or $65 per hour.

VP & General Counsel-Uniontown Hospital

West Virginia University Health System

Uniontown, PA

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

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Job description

Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position.The Vice President & General Counsel is responsible for serving as the on-site General Counsel of Uniontown Hospital ("UH") with the assistance, as needed, of the Assistant Counsel, Associate Counsel, Assistant Vice Presidents ("AVPs") and Vice President & General Counsel (Pennsylvania) (the "PA General Counsel")

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Juris Doctor.

2. Pennsylvania Bar membership or eligibility.

EXPERIENCE:

1. At least five (5) years of substantial experience in a law firm or in-house legal department with substantive experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and other instruments documenting arrangements and transactions between parties.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Serves as the on-site General Counsel of UH with the assistance, as needed, of the other Assistant Counsel, Associate Counsel, AVPs and of the PA General Counsel.

2. Serves as an integrated component of WVUHS's Legal Services Department and UH's Leadership Team.

3. Oversees the on-site, day-to-day legal affairs of UH, its subsidiaries, including risk management, contracts, insurance, and day-to-day legal issues.

4. Assists WVUHS Litigation Counsel, as needed, with the handling of malpractice, employment, and other lawsuits against UH, its subsidiaries, and handles such matters directly.

5. Assists Associate General Counsels, AVPs, and the PA General Counsel, as needed, with the handling of transactions involving UH, its subsidiaries, and handles such matters directly.

6. Oversees Medical Staff, credentialing, and licensing matters involving UH, its subsidiaries, and its physicians with the assistance, as needed, of Associate General Counsels, AVPs, and the PA General Counsel.

7. Assists the Corporate Compliance Officers of WVUHS and UH, as needed, on compliance matters.

8. Selects or participates in the selection of the outside counsel to advise and represent UH and its subsidiaries.

9. Oversees or participates in the oversight of such outside counsel.

10. Stays up to date on developments in the law.

11. Develops and implements an appropriate educational program for the Boards of Directors, officers, and employees with respect to applicable laws and their legal duties and responsibilities.

12. Performs such other duties as requested by the PA General Counsel and President & CEO of UH.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. General office environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

2. Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.

3. Knowledge of the general operations of corporations, limited liability companies, and joint ventures.

4. Knowledge of academic medical center operations preferred.

5. Ability to communicate and interact with administration, department heads, medical staff and other hospital personnel.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System

Cost Center:

509 SYSTEM Legal Services

Address:

500 W Berkeley StreetUniontownPennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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