General Counsel Jobs in Minnesota

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
  • 1 day ago
  • Minneapolis, 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
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 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...

Assistant General Counsel Strategic Enterprise Sales

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 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....

Associate Counsel - Care Group

  • Bloomington, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Bloomington, MN
  • 6 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

  • MN
  • 6 days ago
  • MN
  • 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 Counsel, ITC

  • MN
  • 6 days ago
  • MN
  • 6 days ago

Job Description Summary Lawyers and non-lawyers providing leadership and oversight to business operations to assure adherence to all aspects of internal company and external regulatory compliance....

Assistant General Counsel

  • MN
  • 6 days ago
  • MN
  • 6 days ago

As an Assistant General Counsel, you will be responsible for working directly with the firm's General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel on a wide range of ethics, risk management, and firm defense...

Associate General Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, 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
  • 8 days ago
  • Minneapolis, 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...

.** 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
  • 10 days ago
  • Minneapolis, 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
  • 12 days ago
  • Minneapolis, 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
  • 13 days ago
  • Minneapolis, 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...

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 14 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 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...

Corporate Associate General Counsel _2320

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 15 days ago
  • Minneapolis, 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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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Minnesota

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
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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