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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Associate General Counsel - M&A

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago

Work on special projects as assigned by the General Counsel from time to time. Prepare and manage budgets for areas of responsibility....

Associate Counsel

  • Eagan, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Eagan, MN
  • 7 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,...

Legal Counsel (Contract)

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

Remote Work

The Legal Department at LPL Financial is looking for an attorney to serve as the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and Senior Vice President, Associate General Counsel of the firm....

Senior Associate General Counsel - Operations and Experience - Remote

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 8 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 8 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

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 9 days ago

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Planned Parenthood North Central States St....

Assoc General Counsel

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 9 days ago

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

Assistant General Counsel

  • Mendota Heights, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Mendota Heights, MN
  • 10 days ago

Assistant General Counsel Restaurant Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant General Counsel with expertise in labor and employment law to join our Legal, Risk & Compliance...

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Assoc General Counsel University of Minnesota Twin Cities

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 11 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 11 days ago

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

Deputy General Counsel - General Counsel 2

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 13 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 13 days ago

Job Details Working Title: Deputy General Counsel - General Counsel 2 Job Class: General Counsel 2 Agency: Corrections Dept Job ID : 86672 Location : St....

Associate General Counsel - Remote

  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 14 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN
  • 14 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....

Remote Work

Legal Counsel

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 15 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 15 days ago

law, drafting and negotiating national and cross-border agreements + Diversified in-house legal experience is an advantage....

Legal Counsel

  • Duluth, MN
  • 15 days ago
  • Duluth, MN
  • 15 days ago

Posting End Date: June 18, 2025 Employee Type: Regular-Full time Union/Non: This is a non-union position Are you a legal professional with a passion for overseeing sophisticated regulatory and...

Senior Legal Counsel

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 17 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 17 days ago

laws and industry, particularly Anti-Kickback Statute, is strongly preferred **_What is expected of you and others at this level_** + Providing sound, practical judgment in the interpretation and application...

Assistant General Counsel - At-Home Solutions

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 21 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 21 days ago

The Assistant General Counsel - At-Home Solutions will be responsible for providing exceptional legal advice and guidance to Cardinal Health's At-Home Solutions (AHS) business clients, a leading home...

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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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