General Counsel Jobs in Missouri

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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Program Manager/Office of General Counsel

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 16 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 16 hours ago

Program Manager/Office of General Counsel Polsinelli PC - 3.0 Kansas City, MO Job Details Full-time Estimated: $179K - $219K a year 17 hours ago Qualifications 7 years General counsel Microsoft Office...

Legal Counsel

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 22 hours ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 22 hours ago

Are you a talented and motivated lawyer looking for your next career challenge? Join us and become a trusted adviser to our reinsurance and operations teams, working on a diverse range of matters...

Senior Counsel - Commercial Transactions, Research Reactor

  • Columbia, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbia, MO
  • 3 days ago

Counsel emphasizing commercial transactions primarily involving the University of Missouri-Columbia's 10-megawatt Research Reactor, the largest university research reactor in the United States....

Associate General Counsel - Corporate Administration, Governance & Risk

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago

What you'll love about this job Part of a team with great team dynamics and team engagement Part of Legal Leadership team that has engagement with Executive Leaders of Energizer Flexibility This...

... We are seeking an experienced, business-oriented Senior Counsel to join Digital Citizenships Data and Technology legal team, with a dedicated focus on generative AI (GenAI) and biometric...

Senior Counsel, Privacy and Consumer Services (Digital Citizenship)

  • Cassville, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Cassville, MO
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) and membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on privacy, data protection, and/or consumer protection...

Senior Counsel (Commercial Litigation)

  • Noel, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Noel, MO
  • 4 days ago

... This position is responsible for leading litigation strategy for a docket of commercial litigation and arbitration. These matters will focus primarily on disputes involving real estate,...

Legal Counsel

  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 8 days ago
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 8 days ago

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

Senior Counsel

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 days ago

Additional Information About the Role BJC HealthCare is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its in-house Legal Services team! This position primarily involves transactional and regulatory work, with...

Senior Counsel Equipment and Vendor Finance

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 9 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the legal team supporting the Wells Fargo Equipment and Vendor Finance team. Part of the Commercial Banking team at Wells Fargo,...

Associate Counsel

  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 10 days ago
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 10 days ago

The Associate Counsel will act as a resource to others in the Legal & Compliance Department and work closely with Compass Health's General Counsel and EVP Corporate Compliance & Quality, leadership...

Senior Counsel, Tech and Data Regulatory, Walmart Entities

  • Noel, MO
  • 11 days ago
  • Noel, MO
  • 11 days ago

Qualifications: Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction....

Associate Senior Counsel-Procurement Law

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 12 days ago

The position will work closely with Legal, Compliance, and business colleagues and will report directly to the Associate Chief Counsel Enterprise Corporate Law....

Senior Counsel

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 14 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 14 days ago

Prepares and negotiates all types of commercial transactions related to projects and corporate functions. Includes prime and subcontracts, vendor and support services....

Senior Counsel - Real Estate COE

  • Cassville, MO
  • 17 days ago
  • Cassville, MO
  • 17 days ago

... Imagine a position that allows you to apply your trusted legal expertise while working alongside the world As largest retailer. Imagine an opportunity where your knowledge takes you beyond the...

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Missouri

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Missouri 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 Missouri
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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