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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Liberty Mutual Insurance

Associate Staff Counsel

Responsibilities: Litigation Execution: Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, hearings, trials, mediations, and drafting legal documents such as pleadings and motions....

Division General Counsel Labor and

  • Appleton, WI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 12 hours ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: POSITION SUMMARYThe Division General Counsel reports to the Chief Legal Officer and will serve as legal subject matter expert in Employment Law....

Associate General Counsel Regulatory

  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 12 hours ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Empowered to live. Inspired to work. Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago

Provides research, advice and other legal assistance to the General Counsel and other senior-level lawyers in the corporate legal department....

Associate General Counsel Commercial

  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Sun Prairie, WI
  • 2 days ago

As an Associate General Counsel, you will review, negotiate, document, and structure complex credit facilities during the entire credit lifecycle (from origination through workout or enforcement), including...

Senior Counsel Counsel

  • Brookfield, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 3 days ago

a caseload of higher exposure cases and more complex litigation matters and deliver optimal results for Travelers' insured customers....

Associate Counsel

  • Appleton, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 6 days ago

from non-disclosure agreements to complex capital equipment and construction contracts; Provide legal advice regarding the handling of commercial disputes and contract claims; Manage arbitrations and litigation...

Division General Counsel - Labor and Employment

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

The Division General Counsel reports to the Chief Legal Officer and will serve as legal subject matter expert in Employment Law....

Sr. Legal Counsel, Employment (Milwaukee, WI, US)

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 10 days ago

Oversees outside legal counsel and manages existing labor and employment litigation and arbitration matters....

General Counsel - LTE

  • Madison, WI
  • 15 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 15 days ago

The General Counsel will have the ability to create and shape an in-house legal department for WHS....

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Senior Counsel Intellectual Property

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 days ago

What you will do: Advise on intellectual property litigation and be the first line of support for open-source software requests Manage technology licensing and commercial issues Collaborate with the...

Senior Counsel, Corporate and Business Development

  • Madison, WI
  • 21 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 21 days ago

Position will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Corporate and Business Development Responsibilities: Lead drafting and negotiations, structuring and counseling on transactions (including mergers...

Sr. Legal Counsel, Employment

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 24 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 24 days ago

Oversees outside legal counsel and manages existing labor and employment litigation and arbitration matters....

Legal Counsel

  • Platteville, WI
  • 29 days ago
  • Platteville, WI
  • 29 days ago

Based at our head office in Eveleigh, Sydney and reporting to the General Counsel, you will be responsible for: Providing clear, accurate and sound legal and commercial advice across Seven's business...

Legal Counsel

  • Clinton, WI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clinton, WI
  • 30+ days ago

Litigation Oversight: Manage the SFT Division's litigation portfolio across North America and Australia, including retention and oversight of external counsel....

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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
73.5%
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 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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