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General Counsel plans and manages an organization's legal affairs to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Ensures all business activities comply with regulatory standards and legal strategies. Being a General Counsel provides guidance on legal issues, manages compliance and risk mitigation, reviews contracts, and handles other legal duties to protect the organization's interests. Researches and monitors legal developments and regulatory changes to identify and communicate impacts to the organization. Additionally, General Counsel may assist in the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar. Typically reports to top management. The General Counsel manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes/implements overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. To be a General Counsel typically requires 10+ years of progressive leadership experience. Has extensive knowledge of the overall departmental function.