General Counsel Jobs in Chaska, 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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Assistant General Counsel: Wealth Management - Personal Trust and Investments Attorney

  • U.S. Bancorp
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 9 hours ago

At U.S. Bank, were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

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Associate General Counsel, Regulatory and Compliance

  • Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Reporting to the Company's General Counsel, the Senior Corporate Counsel, Regulatory and Compliance will be a key member of the legal team responsible for a broad range of legal, regulatory and compliance...

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Legal Counsel

  • Keenfinity
  • Burnsville, MN (17 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Burnsville, MN (17 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 4 days ago

Must have at least 3+ years of broad legal practice and knowledge, with a strong foundation across various legal domains, encompassing corporate law, contract law, employment law, regulatory compliance...

Hybrid

Senior Counsel-Corporate & Securities Laws

  • Ameriprise Financial
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 4 days ago

About Our Company We're a diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. Our team of 22,000...

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Assistant General Counsel, Vice President-Regulatory Initiatives

  • Wells Fargo
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 5 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking Assistant General Counsel, Vice President as part of the Regulatory Initiatives Team Section of the Public, Regulatory and Corporate Division of the Legal Department...

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Senior Counsel Private Equity

  • Oliver James
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 5 days ago

Senior Counsel - Private Equity Overview: A senior legal counsel role within an investment-focused legal team supporting a diversified institutional investor. The team works across private market...

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Associate General Counsel

  • Amplifon
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 6 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 6 days ago

Amp Up Your Career We are seeking an Associate General Counsel who is ready to join an organization that combines passion and performance to shape a better world....

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Assistant General Counsel - Enterprise Procurement Attorney

  • U.S. Bancorp
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 7 days ago

At U.S. Bank, were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

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Staff Counsel, Privacy - Remote

  • United Health Group
  • Eden Prairie, MN (12 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (12 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 7 days ago

The Staff Counsel, Privacy reports to the UnitedHealthcare Senior Associate General Counsel and works closely with colleagues across the Enterprise Privacy Office to provide practical, business-focused...

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Associate General Counsel, Privacy - Remote

  • United Health Group
  • Eden Prairie, MN (12 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (12 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 7 days ago

The UnitedHealth Group (UHG) Privacy Office is seeking an Associate General Counsel to advance its mission of making the health system work better for everyone....

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Legal Counsel

  • Pentair
  • Golden Valley, MN (17 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Golden Valley, MN (17 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 8 days ago

At Pentair, you will work alongside passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our mission into practice, helping the world sustainably move, improve, and...

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Assistant General Counsel - Structured Products

  • US Bank
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 10 days ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

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Senior Legal Counsel

  • Dayforce
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 11 days ago

Prairie, MN Full Time Assistant General Counsel Apogee Enterprises, Inc....

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Senior Counsel - Mutual & Private Fund Distribution (Wealth & Investment Management)

  • Wells Fargo
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 11 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 11 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the legal team supporting its Wealth and Investment Management (WIM) division. This Senior Counsel will support the legal and...

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Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

  • EY
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (21 miles from Chaska, MN)
  • 13 days ago

Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Chaska, MN

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Chaska, MN offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.4%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
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 Chaska, 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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