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In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel, 10+ Years' Experience

In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel, 10+ Years' Experience job description

In-house counsel with more than 10 years of experience is expected to provide a wide range of legal services and advice to the company, including developing a budget for the legal department. Tenured corporate counsel would also have cultivated a specific area of expertise, such as litigation, mergers and acquisitions, or securities regulation. The position works closely with the general counsel (GC), deputy GC and senior management and is responsible for managing outside legal counsel and employees at all levels, assigning cases to legal teams, and hiring legal staff.Candidates should possess strong leadership, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills. A juris doctor (JD) is required. Depending on the size and structure of the corporate legal department, this position generally requires more than 10 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department. Public companies may require demonstrated experience with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. Many companies also prefer experience with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation or industry-specific government regulation.

Typical in-house counsel/associate general counsel, 10+ years' experience duties:

Consulting with management, commercial advisors, tax experts, accountants and marketing staffCoordinating and managing outside counsel and litigationNegotiating and drafting contractual agreements, such as real estate leases, and advising on employment mattersOverseeing compliance and corporate governance issuesKeeping informed of industry-specific regulations and ensuring that appropriate risk management strategies are in place

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Commercial transactions
Conflict resolution
Contract drafting and review
Corporate governance
Crisis and risk management
Employment law
Mergers and acquisitions
Real estate and leasing
Regulatory and standards compliance

National salary range for In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel, 10+ Years' Experience

162500 - 226000

Low
162500
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
190500
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
226000
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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