General Counsel Jobs in Wisconsin

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 Counsel

  • Stevens Point, WI
  • 2 hours ago
  • Stevens Point, WI
  • 2 hours ago

Doctor degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and a current license to practice law Proven ability to interact effectively with a variety of people What You'll Receive:...

Auto req ID: 32021 Title: Senior Legal Counsel - Employment/Compliance - Remote Job Function: Legal Location: Remote Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Full or Part-Time: Full Time At...

Senior Counsel North America Technology Contracts

  • Racine, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Racine, WI
  • 1 day ago

Minimum 5 years related experience at a large corporate law firm, a boutique technology and commercial contract firm, or in-house with relevant contracting and counseling experience....

Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A

  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Capital Markets and M&A in Madison , Wisconsin About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities

  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Governance and Securities in Madison , Wisconsin About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Senior Counsel, Corporate and M&A

  • Middleton, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Middleton, WI
  • 3 days ago

What you bring to the role 7+ years combined corporate and M&A experience at a law firm and in-house corporate legal department Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school US state bar active...

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Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions

  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago

Lumen Associate General Counsel Commercial Transactions in Madison , Wisconsin About Lumen Lumen connects the world....

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Associate General Legal Counsel

  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Purpose of Position: Under the general supervision ofthe General Counsel, this position will assist the General Counsel withoverall legal leadership of the Madison Metropolitan School...

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Associate Counsel

  • Appleton, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 7 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: About the Voith Group The Voith Group is a globaltechnology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products,services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the...

Legal Counsel (f/m/d)

  • Luxemburg, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Luxemburg, WI
  • 8 days ago

Your career at Deutsche Borse Group\n\n Your area of work: As a Legal Counsel, you will be providing fulltime dedicated legal support to Clearstream's various business lines including Securities...

Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions

  • Madison, WI
  • 9 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 9 days ago

Cardinal Health Assistant General Counsel - Navista & Specialty Network Solutions in Madison , Wisconsin What the Legal Department contributes to Cardinal Health The Legal Department is responsible...

24-25 - Associate General Legal Counsel, 1.0 (40 hpw)

  • Madison, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 10 days ago

Purpose of Position: Under the general supervision of the General Counsel, this position will assist the General Counsel with overall legal leadership of the Madison Metropolitan School District....

Remote Work

Senior Counsel, Reinsurance

  • Hartford, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Hartford, WI
  • 10 days ago

Senior Counsel - LA06AE We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to...

Associate System Legal Counsel

  • Madison, WI
  • 13 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 13 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 21676 POSITION SUMMARY This is astarting-level, professional, fixed-term renewable academic staffposition under the supervision of the General Counsel and the DeputyGeneral...

Associate General Counsel (923)

  • Beloit, WI
  • 26 days ago
  • Beloit, WI
  • 26 days ago

The successful candidate will report to the Deputy General Counsel and will play a critical role in reviewing, drafting, negotiation, and improving processes related commercial contracts....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Wisconsin

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

Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Wisconsin offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.7%
Bachelor's Degree
13.3%
Master's Degree
7.9%
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 Wisconsin
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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