General Counsel Jobs in Excelsior, 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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Vice President, General Counsel

  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: Vice President, General Counsel The Vice President, General Counsel is responsible for the Company’s comprehensive legal needs, coordinating with outside counsel partners....

Assistant General Counsel - VP, Bank Operations

  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 5 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join the Bank and Fraud Operations Section in the Consumer, Small & Business Banking & Enterprise Payments Division of the Wells...

Associate Counsel - Care Group

  • Bloomington, MN (17 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN (17 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 7 days ago

Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel, Care Group, and/or the General Counsel. Exercise independent judgment on specific legal matters with oversight from senior lawyers....

Senior Counsel

  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 7 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 7 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...

Associate General Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Eden Prairie, MN (10 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (10 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 8 days ago

Join our team as an Associate General Counsel in the M&A legal group at UnitedHealth Group....

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 8 days ago

QualificationsBasic Requirements: Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school and good standing member of at least one state bar 8+ years of experience as a practicing attorney at a law firm...

Associate General Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions - Eden Prairie, MN or Denver, CO

  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 8 days ago

.** Join our team as an Associate General Counsel in the M&A legal group at UnitedHealth Group....

M&A Associate General Counsel - Eden Prairie, MN or Denver, CO

  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 10 days ago

.** Join our team as an Associate General Counsel in the M&A legal group at UnitedHealth Group....

Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law

  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 12 days ago

Successful candidates will have: Require a Juris Doctor degree, admission to a state bar, and 7 years' experience in employment law, preferably in a combination of large law firm experience and in-house...

Legal Counsel

  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 13 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 13 days ago

NetSPI is the proactive security solution used to discover, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities of the highest importance. We help secure the most trusted brands on Earth with our...

Corporate Associate General Counsel _2320

  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (18 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 15 days ago

the work that supports how our business runs, the services we provide, and the relationships we build with those we serve and each other.Join us, and experience a career well lived.As the Associate General...

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Senior Counsel

  • Maple Grove, MN (16 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 15 days ago
  • Maple Grove, MN (16 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 15 days ago

Work closely with the General Counsel to develop legal department strategies that align with corporate goals....

Associate General Counsel

  • Eden Prairie, MN (10 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 18 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (10 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 18 days ago

Role reports directly to Deputy General Counsel and is responsible for supervision of subordinate counsel on the Optum Frontier Therapies team....

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Associate General Counsel, Patent - Remote

  • Eden Prairie, MN (10 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 22 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (10 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 22 days ago

Reporting to the Senior Associate General Counsel/Intellectual Property, this position is responsible for assisting the IP Legal team with all matters related to patent prosecution and patent portfolio...

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Associate General Counsel Manager

  • Minnetonka, MN (9 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 24 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (9 miles from Excelsior, MN)
  • 24 days ago

Associate General Counsel Manager - Remote Requisition Number: 2282496 Job Category: Legal Primary Location: Minnetonka, MN, US (Remote considered) At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Excelsior, MN

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Excelsior, MN 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 Excelsior, 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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