Chief Counsel
/ˈtʃiːf ˈkaʊnsəl/
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- (n.) The principal lawyer responsible for providing legal advice and representation for an organization or government entity.
The chief counsel advised the board on the legal implications of the merger.
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The term typically denotes the highest-ranking legal officer within an organization, distinct from other counsel by managerial or supervisory authority.
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