General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency
| General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency | |
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| Central Intelligence Agency Office of General Counsel | |
| Abbreviation | D/OGC |
| Reports to | Director of the Central Intelligence Agency |
| Seat | George Bush Center for Intelligence, Langley, Fairfax County, Virginia |
| Nominator | President of the United States |
| Appointer | with Senate advice and consent |
| Term length | No fixed term |
| Precursor | General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Group |
| Formation | 1947 |
| First holder | Lawrence R. Houston |
| Website | www |
The General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) serves as the agency’s chief legal officer, responsible for overseeing all legal matters related to CIA operations, policies, and activities. The position ensures that the agency operates within U.S. law, executive orders, and applicable international legal frameworks while fulfilling its national security mission. This person also acts as the Chief of the Office of General Counsel (OGC), and oversees the staff of this office.