General-Counsel for hire in New York, NY
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Analysis Skills
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- Doctorate
- 90%
- Master's degree
- 4%
- Bachelor's degree
- 4%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 80%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
- 6-10 years
- 10%
Current company
BASF Corporation
AIG
Freddie Mac
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 50%
- More than 5 years
- 38%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026
General Counsel: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $242,761 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $157,199 – $374,891 yearly
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Of Counsel
Bronx, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsFamily LawAttorney
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Certified Notary PublicBarSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsLitigation Associate
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Paralegal CertificateBarLife & Health Insurance LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementParalegal ExperiencePublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsAttorney Reviewer
Hoboken, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
CDLCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseBarSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsManagementCommunication SkillsFIFRAContractsSenior Associate
New York, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Chartered Financial AnalystBarSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningSecurities & Exchange CommissionExecutive Director, Associate General Counsel
Secaucus, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Patent Bar LicenseBarSkills
Communication SkillsIntellectual Property LawIntellectual Property RegulationsBusiness IntelligenceGeneral CounselLegal Experience
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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, analysis skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for general-counsel?
Common licenses or certifications for general-counsel include: Bar, Certified Notary Public and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to general-counsel?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general-counsel include: attorney reviewer, assistant general counsel, litigation and executive director, associate general counsel.
What level of education is common for a general counsel?
Doctorate is the most common level of education for a general counsel in New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general counsel?
Most general-counsel have 20 years of professional experience.
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