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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Senior Counsel, Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence

  • Anderson, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Anderson, MO
  • 4 days ago

... Intellectual Property Center of Expertise Join the Intellectual Property Center of Expertise as a Senior Counsel, IP and AI. In this role, you will provide advice and counsel to teams across...

Associate General Counsel

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago

Minimum of 2-4 years commercial litigation or in-house experience. Litigation experience preferred. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines....

General Counsel

  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 5 days ago

The Missouri Bar requests applications for general counsel The general counsel is responsible for overseeing legal matters and providing legal advice, guidance, and support to ensure compliance with...

General Counsel

  • California, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • California, MO
  • 5 days ago

The General Counsel will serve as the primary legal advisor for UP.Labs and our portfolio companies, providing expert guidance on a broad range of legal matters including corporate governance, compliance...

Assistant General Counsel Strategic Enterprise Sales

  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Jefferson City, MO
  • 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....

Chief Legal Officer, FM&T

  • Martin City, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Martin City, MO
  • 5 days ago

The position is also part of Honeywell's Aerospace law department and reports to the General Counsel of Honeywell Federal Solutions business (Annual Revenues$3.5 B)....

General Counsel

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago

General Counsel Until Filled (CST) Corporate 3558 South Jefferson Avenue, St....

Assistant General Counsel, 2025

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 5 days ago

Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school is required. Active membership in the Missouri State Bar or eligibility for immediate reciprocity....

Senior Counsel

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 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...

This role reports to the Vice Chancellor & General Counsel, and will work particularly closely with Assistant Vice Chancellors and Associate General Counsel who practice in similar substantive areas...

Senior Counsel - Walmart Health & Wellness - Specialty

  • Noel, MO
  • 10 days ago
  • Noel, MO
  • 10 days ago

... What you'll do... Senior Counsel Walmart Health & Wellness - Specialty Join Health and Wellness Legal in supporting a team of vision center and optical professionals committed to the mission...

Assistant General Counsel - Office of General Counsel

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 11 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 11 days ago

This role reports to the Vice Chancellor & General Counsel, and will work particularly closely with Assistant Vice Chancellors and Associate General Counsel who practice in similar substantive areas...

Staff Counsel, eDiscovery Services

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

Qualifications and experience Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited institution Licensed and in good standing to practice in state of employment i.e....

Assistant General Counsel - Hospital Operations

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 13 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 13 days ago

Know Your Rights: Responsibilities The Assistant General Counsel - Hospital Operations must be a transactional/regulatory attorney with experience in the healthcare industry, particularly with hospitals...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Riverside, MO
  • 14 days ago
  • Riverside, MO
  • 14 days ago

Counsel and business leadership Maintain and grow relationships with vendors and title companies Assist Operations and Leadership in problem-solving and managing risk Manage communications and deliverables...

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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
73.6%
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 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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