General Counsel Jobs in Michigan

A General Counsel, also known as Chief Legal Officer, is the main lawyer that provides legal advice and services to an organization. They oversee and manage all the legal affairs of an organization, which includes setting internal governance policies and managing the impact of external factors. A General Counsel is responsible for business transactions, negotiating and writing contracts, analyzing legal issues related to proposed products, and guiding management on legal matters and issues. They ensure the organization's legality of commercial transactions and operations.

Essential skills for a General Counsel include strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of the business strategy. They should have the ability to communicate complex matters in clear and understandable terms. A law degree and admission to practice law in their jurisdiction are required. Further, they should have substantial legal experience, ideally in a corporate environment. A person may have roles such as an Associate Lawyer, Senior Legal Counsel, or Partner at a law firm before becoming a General Counsel.

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Assistant General Counsel Strategic Enterprise Sales

  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 5 days ago

**The Role** Reporting to the VP/Deputy General Counsel, this role is responsible for managing and handling legal support for one or more regions within Lumen's Strategic Enterprise sales channel....

include first-line supervision of section's legal secretaries and other support staff; training support staff; handling of executive support activities; performing advanced legal secretarial duties in litigation...

Senior Counsel

  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 days ago

transactions with respect to employment matters Review and revise domestic and international employment policies Analyze and advise on compensation matters including exempt status and pay equity Provide...

Senior Associate General Counsel (EMT)

  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 6 days ago

The Senior Associate General Counsel assists the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in providing expert legal strategy and advice on matters impacting the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department...

Chief Legal Officer, Trinity Health

  • Livonia, MI
  • 7 days ago
  • Livonia, MI
  • 7 days ago

Minimum Qualifications Licensed attorney holding a Juris Doctor degree from a recognized United States law school and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience practicing law with progressive executive...

Associate General Counsel

  • Mount Pleasant, MI
  • 8 days ago
  • Mount Pleasant, MI
  • 8 days ago

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Legal Counsel

  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 13 days ago
  • Auburn Hills, MI
  • 13 days ago

This position reports to Regional General Counsel, Robotics Your role and responsibilities ABB is currently seeking a Legal Counsel for Robotics Business Area in the US....

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Lansing, MI
  • 14 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 14 days ago

_What Legal Management contributes to Cardinal Health_** Legal provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to protect the...

Assistant General Counsel Federal Regulatory

  • Lansing, MI
  • 16 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 16 days ago

This is an exciting role with significant responsibility and independence that will report to the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Federal Regulatory Affairs....

Remote Work

Legal Counsel

  • Southfield, MI
  • 18 days ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 18 days ago

The Legal Counsel will work under the supervision of the Assistant General Counsel....

Associate General Counsel - Real Estate Transactions

  • Detroit, MI
  • 18 days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 18 days ago

Henry Ford Health (HFH) is seeking an experienced and business-minded commercial real estate focused attorney to join our distinguished Office of General Counsel....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Lansing, MI
  • 19 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 19 days ago

and compliance requirements + Research and respond to general legal inquiries from in-house clients that relate to matters including local regulatory issues, partnerships, and software licensing, litigation...

Internal Legal Counsel - Generalist

  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 26 days ago
  • Rochester Hills, MI
  • 26 days ago

Strong understanding of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance. Excellent legal research and analytical skills....

VP Legal Counsel

  • Lansing, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Other activities as may be assigned by your manager and the General Counsel Qualifications/ Requirements: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school Membership in good standing of a state bar association...

Remote Work

Senior Counsel - Corporate, M&A and Securities

  • Lansing, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Cardinal Health Senior Counsel - Corporate, M&A and Securities in Lansing , Michigan This position is a senior counsel role and will be part of Cardinal Health's corporate legal team focusing on...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Michigan

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Michigan offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.6%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
8.0%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.4%
High School or GED
1.1%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by General Counsels in Michigan
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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