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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Sr. Counsel

  • Plexus
  • Neenah, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Neenah, WI
  • 2 days ago

Global Synthesis: Create global policies by collaborating closely with Regional General Counsels to integrate local expertise and insights. 4....

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Attorney-Advisor (Tax) - Special Counsel (INTL)

  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago

Summary With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found...

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Associate Counsel (Hybrid)

  • TruStage
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago

Job Requirements: Juris Doctor degree. Authorized to practice law in the State of Wisconsin or applicable jurisdiction. Excellent written and verbal communication skills....

Hybrid

Senior Counsel, Product Development

  • Harley-Davidson
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 5 days ago

Managing product liability matters for H-D Canada, including coordinating with H-D's insurers and supervising outside counsel....

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Senior Counsel, Product Development (Wauwatosa, WI, US)

  • Harley-Davidson, Inc.
  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 5 days ago

Managing product liability matters for H-D Canada, including coordinating with H-D's insurers and supervising outside counsel....

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Senior Counsel

  • Fiserv, Inc.
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 6 days ago

Doctor or higher from an accredited law school, or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience Active license to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction...

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Senior Counsel, Product Development

  • Harley Davidson
  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Wauwatosa, WI
  • 6 days ago

Managing product liability matters for H-D Canada, including coordinating with H-Ds insurers and supervising outside counsel....

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Assistant General Counsel, Archimedes (Remote)

  • Navitus Health Solutions
  • Madison, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 11 days ago

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Legal Counsel, Employment

  • Norstella
  • Madison, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 11 days ago

This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel and supports labor and employment matters across the U.S. and international jurisdictions, working closely with Human Resources to deliver practical,...

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Associate Senior Counsel Brookfield, WI, USA

  • The Travelers Indemnity Company
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 12 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI
  • 12 days ago

Associate Senior Counsel Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as...

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Legal Director, Global Ethics & Compliance

  • Kohler
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 13 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 13 days ago

Counsel - VP, Employment and Compliance....

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Senior Counsel- Products and Platforms

  • EY
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 13 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 13 days ago

Experience in a product counsel role in a technology or consulting organization with experience leading negotiations A bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college Juris Doctor from an accredited...

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Senior Counsel

  • The Marcus Corporation
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 14 days ago

law, commercial transactions and real estate....

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Associate Counsel - Contracts (Remote)

  • The Boldt Company
  • Appleton, WI
  • 19 days ago
  • Appleton, WI
  • 19 days ago

Bank Milwaukee, WI Full Time Assistant General Counsel - Impact Finance - En... U.S....

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Assistant General Counsel: Impact Finance: Infrastructure

  • U.S. Bank
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 21 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 21 days ago

At U.S. Bank, were on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

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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
73.4%
Bachelor's Degree
13.5%
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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