AGC
Law & Legal abbreviation · Legal Profession
| Stands for | Associate general counsel |
|---|---|
| Categories | Law & Legal |
AGC stands for Associate general counsel, a legal profession abbreviation.
Senior in-house lawyer title ranking below the general counsel and deputy general counsel, often responsible for an area such as employment, litigation, intellectual property or commercial contracts. Some organizations use "assistant general counsel" for a more junior tier.
Example: Questions about the vendor agreement should go to the AGC for commercial transactions.
Usage notes
Titles vary widely; a common progression runs from counsel or senior counsel to assistant, associate and deputy general counsel, and the same title can carry very different seniority at different companies. In construction, AGC means the Associated General Contractors of America.
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This entry is for general education and is not legal advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.