General Counsel Jobs in Maplewood, MN

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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M&A Associate General Counsel - Eden Prairie, MN or Denver, CO

  • Minneapolis, MN (12 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (12 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 8 hours ago

.** Join our team as an Associate General Counsel in the M&A legal group at UnitedHealth Group....

Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law

  • Minneapolis, MN (12 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (12 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 2 days ago

Successful candidates will have: Require a Juris Doctor degree, admission to a state bar, and 7 years' experience in employment law, preferably in a combination of large law firm experience and in-house...

Legal Counsel

  • Minneapolis, MN (12 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (12 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 3 days ago

NetSPI is the proactive security solution used to discover, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities of the highest importance. We help secure the most trusted brands on Earth with our...

Assistant General Counsel, Privacy - At-Home Solutions

  • Saint Paul, MN (5 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (5 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 3 days ago

_What Legal Management contributes to Cardinal Health_** Legal provides the company with strategic, proactive, practical and cost-effective legal advice and services in order to protect the...

Senior Counsel

  • Maple Grove, MN (24 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 4 days ago
  • Maple Grove, MN (24 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 4 days ago

Work closely with the General Counsel to develop legal department strategies that align with corporate goals....

Senior Vice President and General Counsel (onsite/hybrid)

  • Saint Paul, MN (5 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 5 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (5 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 5 days ago

Education and Experience Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school License to practice law in a state within the AgriBank District 15+ years' legal practice or related experience...

Associate General Counsel

  • Eden Prairie, MN (20 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (20 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 8 days ago

Role reports directly to Deputy General Counsel and is responsible for supervision of subordinate counsel on the Optum Frontier Therapies team....

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Senior Legal Counsel

  • Saint Paul, MN (5 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 8 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (5 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 8 days ago

and compliance requirements + Research and respond to general legal inquiries from in-house clients that relate to matters including local regulatory issues, partnerships, and software licensing, litigation...

Senior Legal Counsel - Intellectual Property

  • Saint Paul, MN (5 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 9 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN (5 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 9 days ago

admitted to a state bar in good standing Registered US Patent Attorney 5+ years legal experience with reputable law firms and/or corporate legal departments 3+ years patent prosecution experience IP litigation...

Assistant General Counsel

  • Minneapolis, MN (12 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 10 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (12 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 10 days ago

About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join the Employment Counseling & Litigation Section in the Employment & Investigations Division of the Wells Fargo Legal Department...

Associate General Counsel, Patent - Remote

  • Eden Prairie, MN (20 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 12 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN (20 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 12 days ago

Reporting to the Senior Associate General Counsel/Intellectual Property, this position is responsible for assisting the IP Legal team with all matters related to patent prosecution and patent portfolio...

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Associate General Counsel Manager

  • Minnetonka, MN (20 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 14 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (20 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 14 days ago

Associate General Counsel Manager - Remote Requisition Number: 2282496 Job Category: Legal Primary Location: Minnetonka, MN, US (Remote considered) At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health...

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Associate General Counsel Manager - Remote

  • Minnetonka, MN (20 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 16 days ago
  • Minnetonka, MN (20 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 16 days ago

Provide internal counsel on the resolution of pre-litigation, pre-arbitration out-of-network disputes Provide internal counsel on state and federal arbitration proceedings involving out-of-network disputes...

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Legal Counsel

  • St Louis Park, MN (15 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 18 days ago
  • St Louis Park, MN (15 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 18 days ago

Louis Park, MN and reports to the Associate General Counsel. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Be a part of our growing team within our Systems Protection business segment....

Senior Counsel-Associate General Counsel - Tax Hybrid

  • Minneapolis, MN (12 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 20 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN (12 miles from Maplewood, MN)
  • 20 days ago

Collaborate with other attorneys including operations, distribution, product and litigation and other staff within legal and compliance....

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Salary for General Counsel Jobs in Maplewood, MN

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Highest Education Level

General Counsels in Maplewood, MN offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.6%
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 Maplewood, MN
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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