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Welcome to TotallyLegal, the UK’s leading specialist sites for General Counsel jobs. Working closely with in-house hiring managers and specialist recruiters, both in the UK and abroad, we advertise the latest General Counsel jobs in a variety of organisations. Scroll down to view the currently available roles, or click below to discover more about the role of a General Counsel....
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Sometimes known as Corporate Counsel or Chief Legal Officers (CLO) - General Counsel are the highest ranking figure of legal authority within an organisation and typically report directly to the CEO. In addition to providing sound legal advice, the General Counsel is responsible for running the in-house legal team, working closely with other department leaders and contributing to commercial strategies. Find out more about the role, responsibilities and requirements of General Counsel jobs in our about the responsibilities of the role in our General Counsel Job Description.

Becoming a General Counsel takes many years of experience in progressively senior legal roles. You will need to be a qualified Solicitor with expertise in both law and business. Often, you will also need to demonstrate previous in-house legal experience.

According to our most recent Audience Insight Report, the average salary of a General Counsel is over  £120,000 per year, making them the highest paid of all legal professionals.

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