General-Counsel for hire in Newark, NJ

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills8%
    Organizational Skills8%
    Analysis Skills6%
  • Education level

    Doctorate94%
    Master's degree6%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year2%
    1-2 years6%
    3-5 years8%
  • Current company

    1A1, INC
    Administration for Children Services (ACS)
    ALISME LAW LLC
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year24%
    1-2 years13%
    2-5 years44%

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Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

General Counsel: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Newark, NJ: $87,937 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $73,546$105,143 yearly

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  • Independent Legal Practice (Per Diem)

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicCertified Information Privacy ProfessionalReal Estate BrokerReal Estate LicenseDriver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    Communication SkillsParalegal ExperienceOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperiencePublic SpeakingPresentation Skills
  • Attorney Reviewer

    Hoboken, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsContractsWriting SkillsLegal Writing
  • Senior Legal Counsel

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicReal Estate BrokerBar

    Skills

    AIContractsCybersecurityPartnership StrategyStrategic Partnerships
  • Senior Associate Counsel

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicParalegal Certificate

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsFrenchForeign Language ProficiencyWestlawMicrosoft OfficeLexisnexis
  • Second Assistant Corporation Counsel

    West New York, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime Management
  • Executive Director, Associate General Counsel

    Secaucus, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Bar

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsIntellectual Property RegulationsIntellectual Property LawLegal CounselProfessional Ethics

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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 10 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 a 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: associate attorney, attorney reviewer and svp, 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 Newark, NJ, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

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

Most general-counsel have 27 years of professional experience.

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