General counsel vs lawyer

Differences between general counsel and lawyer duties and responsibilities

General counsel example responsibilities.

• Assist in liaising with insurance authorities, responding to regulatory inquiries and managing relationship with region from legal and business perspective.
• Review subpoenas and attorney letters for compliance with HIPAA and institutional guidelines and coordinate non-party depositions as needed.
• Prepare dozens of complex commercial transactions in connection to equity and debt securities offerings.
• Handle regulatory, compliance, licensing, and registration matters for securities broker- dealer and register investment adviser.
• Supervise commercial litigation, arbitration and claims, including case strategy, pleadings preparation, hearings, depositions and settlement negotiations.
• Supervise and train unit charge with securing patient medical records, ensuring compliance with Medicare and HIPAA regulations and accreditation standards.
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Lawyer example responsibilities.

• Participate in drafting legal documents and prepare business contracts, perform taxation duties for the enterprise and settle disputes with employees.
• Handle all types of civil claims and provide notary services
• Review of complaints relate to judicial ethics and employee misconduct.
• Draft, proofread and ensure filing and service of criminal motions.
• Draft a variety of pleadings and motions on behalf of the plaintiff.
• Assist clients at the notary public office and negotiate licensing agreements for virtual data rooms.
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