General Counsel Jobs in Anoka, MN

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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Legal Counsel (Contract)

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Legal Counsel (Contract) Coloplast - 3.6 Minneapolis, MN Job Details Contract Estimated: $132K - $172K a year 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications Law Doctoral degree Sales 5...

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Legal Counsel (Contract) Job Details Coloplast A/S

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 2 days ago

The Interim Legal Counsel contractor will be supporting the Advanced Wound Dressings/Kerecis business located in Arlington, VA. Contractor will provide general legal support, with a focus on...

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Senior Associate General Counsel - Operations and Experience - Remote

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 2 days ago

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of...

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General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 4 days ago

Required Qualifications: Juris Doctor from accredited law school. Current, unrestricted Minnesota Attorney license or licensed in another jurisdiction and eligible for admission in Minnesota....

Assoc General Counsel

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 5 days ago

The General Counsel reports directly to the Board of Regents and the University President....

Assoc General Counsel University of Minnesota Twin Cities

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 5 days ago

The General Counsel reports directly to the Board of Regents and the University President....

Assistant General Counsel- VP, Digital

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 8 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel Vice President as part of the Technology, Digital & Innovation team within the Corporate & Investment Banking; Technology; Innovation...

Associate General Counsel - Remote

  • Minnetonka, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 8 days ago

Provides a full range of legal advice and services and may specialize in one of more areas such as commercial law, contracts law, benefit law, insurance law, litigation, regulatory and compliance....

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Senior Counsel - Corporate Properties

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 9 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel in Legal as part of the Corporate Properties Group Legal Transactions Team. For additional information on this line of business, refer to...

Associate General Counsel

  • Wayzata, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Wayzata, MN (22 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 15 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Associate General Counsel is responsible for providing broad-based legal, regulatory and compliance support....

Associate General Counsel

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 16 days ago

Counsel will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel and will provide general legal support to the department and the overall business....

Counsel/Sr. Counsel, NBCU News Group

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 17 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 17 days ago

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and...

Senior Counsel

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 22 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 22 days ago

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their...

Marsh McLennan Agency Regional Counsel

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 25 days ago

MMA's Legal Team is seeking the following role which will report to MMA's General Counsel in New York. We are open to candidates located in Minneapolis, MN, Atlanta, GA and Dallas, TX....

Senior Counsel-Asset Management (R25_0000000969)

  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 25 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Anoka, MN)
  • 25 days ago

Attorney supporting the asset management business of Columbia Threadneedle Investments, with a focus on supporting distribution of the firm's retail products -- Separately Managed Account...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Anoka, MN

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Anoka, MN offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.5%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
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 Anoka, MN
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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