General-Counsel for hire in Lafayette, LA

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    155

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    11%
    Organizational Skills
    11%
    Analysis Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    Doctorate
    59%
    High school diploma or GED
    18%
    Bachelor's degree
    12%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Zurich Insurance Company, Ltd
    • State Farm
    • Matrix Absence Management
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    56%
    1-2 years
    22%
    Less than a year
    11%

Browse Indeed's database of 155 profiles for General-Counsel in Lafayette, LA

Last updated: Nov 4, 2026

General Counsel: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Lafayette, LA: $148,529 yearly
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  • Attorney

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipLitigation
  • Solo Practitioner / Contract Attorney

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicReal Estate LicenseBar

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingAnalysis Skills
  • Senior Paralegal

    Scott, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Fitness InstructorMicrosoft Office SpecialistCertified Administrative ProfessionalCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseEsthetician License+2 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsParalegal ExperiencePersonal Assistant Experience
  • MANAGING ATTORNEY

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPRBar

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsPublic SpeakingStrategic PlanningLeadershipAnalysis SkillsTime Management
  • Litigation Paralegal

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicDriver's License

    Skills

    Paralegal ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsAdministrative ExperienceOffice Experience
  • Attorney

    Lafayette, Louisiana

    Licenses & certifications

    Bar

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsResearchLegal ResearchContracts

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What's the average time to fill a general counsel role?

The average time to fill a general counsel role is 9 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do general-counsel tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a general counsel include: communication skills, organizational skills and analysis skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for general-counsel?

Common licenses or certifications for general-counsel include: Bar, Driver's License and Certified Notary Public.

What are some job titles related to general-counsel?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general-counsel include: attorney, litigation paralegal and integrated claims examiner.

What level of education is common for a general counsel?

Doctorate is the most common level of education for a general counsel in Lafayette, LA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a general counsel?

Most general-counsel have 19 years of professional experience.

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