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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Senior Staff Counsel

Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB degree from an accredited law school....

Senior Counsel

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 8 hours ago

. + Partner with cross-functional teams + Solve issues related to complex commercial transactions + Be an independent worker and thought leader **What You Will Bring:** + 12+ years of experience in...

Senior Counsel

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 2 days ago

This full-time position will report to the Director, Associate General Counsel, Product. This position is based in San Jose, Irvine or remote....

Associate General Counsel - M&A

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 days ago

This role partners closely with leadership and reports to the General Counsel, with oversight of a paralegal. Key Responsibilities: Lead legal aspects of global M&A and strategic transactions....

Associate General Counsel - Technology

  • Mendota Heights, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Mendota Heights, MN
  • 5 days ago

Associate General Counsel - Technology Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity...

Assistant General Counsel - Environmental Project Finance

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 5 days ago

Assistant General Counsel - Environmental Project Finance Pay $140930.00 - $165800.00/year Location Minneapolis/Minnesota Employment type Full-Time Job Description Req#: 2... At U.S....

Assistant General Counsel, Marketing

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 5 days ago

The position reports directly to the Senior Associate General Counsel - Marketing and offers candidates a career with exposure to a variety of marketing and advertising related legal issues and transactions...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Virginia, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Virginia, MN
  • 5 days ago

law, particularly with SaaS products and solutions, including Gen AI products and solutions Familiarity with various contracting vehicles including cooperative agreements, RFPs, GSA Schedules, and...

Associate General Counsel - Mgr - Optum State Government Solutions - Remote

  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 5 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 5 days ago

As a Senior Associate General Counsel – Mgr, you would be expected to operate in a strategic and pro-active manner to assist Business leaders of Optum State Government Solutions with management of legal...

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Associate General Counsel, Procurement - Remote

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 6 days ago

template agreements and related negotiation support tools, such as playbooks and checklists Develop and deliver training and support on current legal issues and developments Manage and resolve pre-litigation...

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Senior Counsel, Co-Branded Credit Card

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 7 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to support Cobrand and Small Business Credit Card products as part of the Consumer Lending Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department....

AVP, Sr. Counsel, Life & Annuities

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 7 days ago

Alternate Locations:** Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Work from Home **Work...

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Senior VP of Compliance and Legal Counsel

  • Edina, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Edina, MN
  • 7 days ago

Strong background in developing legal strategy and managing complex litigation cases is desired....

Compensation Attorney/Associate General Counsel

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 8 days ago

Working Title: Associate General Counsel** **Job Class: Compensation Attorney** **Agency: Labor & Industry Dept** + **Job ID** : 86682 + **Location** : St....

Associate Counsel

  • Eagan, MN
  • 19 days ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 19 days ago

In this role, the Associate Counsel will be a key member of the Office of General Counsel, overseeing the full lifecycle of contracts - from initial request through drafting, negotiation, execution,...

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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
73.5%
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 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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