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.

1-15 of 29 Jobs

Senior Counsel

  • Madison, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 2 days ago

. + Partner with cross-functional teams + Solve issues related to complex commercial transactions + Be an independent worker and thought leader **What You Will Bring:** + 12+ years of experience in...

General Counsel - LTE

  • Madison, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 3 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 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...

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

  • Madison, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 7 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....

Deputy General Counsel - Career Executive

  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 7 days ago
  • Eau Claire, WI
  • 7 days ago

This position will serve as the Deputy General Counsel....

Senior Counsel, Corporate and Business Development

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

AVP, Sr. Counsel, Life & Annuities

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

Alternate Locations:** Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Work from Home **Work...

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Associate General Counsel

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

In the role of Associate General Counsel you will provide legal advice and representation to MCW regarding a variety of legal matters in labor, employment, higher education and administration of the...

Sr. Legal Counsel, Employment

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 12 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 12 days ago

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

Legal Counsel

  • Platteville, WI
  • 17 days ago
  • Platteville, WI
  • 17 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...

Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory

  • Madison, WI
  • 18 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 18 days ago

**_Job Summary_** The Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory will be responsible for advising on matters pertaining to laws governing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); other ingredient, additive...

Senior Counsel, Biopharma Solutions & Strategic Sourcing

  • Madison, WI
  • 18 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 18 days ago

. + When the business engages in litigation, serves as a primary liaison and expert on the business in support of the Litigation team. + Advises business unit leaders on terms, risks and due diligence...

Legal Counsel Contracting & Revenue Cycle Management

  • Madison, WI
  • 19 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 19 days ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** Humana is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its Home Solutions line of business, including CenterWell Home Health, one of the...

Legal Counsel

  • Clinton, WI
  • 25 days ago
  • Clinton, WI
  • 25 days ago

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

Associate General Counsel

  • Allenton, WI
  • 29 days ago
  • Allenton, WI
  • 29 days ago

Major Responsibilities: Execute legal or business projects requiring legal involvement with a moderate level of independence and oversight from more senior attorneys as needed. Support and mentor...

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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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