You might hire a general counsel to:
- Advise an organization’s executives on litigation strategy
Oversee a company’s in-house legal team
Ensure all company procedures are legally compliant and follow industry best practices
- Maintain a record of company legal documents
Oversee legal issues that may arise in the organization
Communicate with external counsels, clients, politicians, and regulators
| Required skills and qualifications | Preferred skills and qualifications |
| Possession of a bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degree, or regional equivalent | Proven experience as a general counsel or a comparable legal role |
| License to practice law in the state or country of practice | Firm understanding of and commitment to ethics and integrity |
| A bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, or equivalent | Excellent problem-solving techniques |
| Comprehensive knowledge of corporate, labor, and appellate law | Outstanding verbal and written communication skills |
| Strong leadership skills |
