General counsel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002284",
  "term": "General counsel",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The chief lawyer of a legal department within a corporation or governmental agency. This executive provides legal advice to senior management, oversees all legal affairs such as litigation and compliance, and manages both in-house lawyers and outside counsel. The general counsel, also known as the chief legal officer (CLO), reports directly to the chief executive officer and serves on the executive management team.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/general-counsel/"
}