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Senior Corporate Counsel
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What they do
A Corporate Lawyer specializes in corporate law. They ensure the legality of commercial transactions, advising corporations on their legal rights and duties, including the duties and responsibilities of corporate officers.
$175,432 / year median in Minnesota
-3% projected decline
Job Description
Description Our client, a growing multi-state organization operating in a highly regulated consumer services industry, is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to serve as the company's lead legal advisor. This attorney will work closely with the C-suite and business leadership team, providing strategic and practical legal guidance across commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, employment matters, litigation management, and corporate growth initiatives. This is a fully in-office position based in Minneapolis with occasional travel required.
Responsibilities:
+ Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executive leadership on operational, strategic, and risk-related matters.
+ Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor, technology, service, and customer-facing contracts.
+ Lead legal support for acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence and management of outside counsel.
+ Oversee litigation, claims, and employment-related matters, including strategy, risk assessment, and resolution recommendations.
+ Advise on a broad range of employment issues, including workforce planning, investigations, employee relations, and compliance matters.
+ Partner with international stakeholders and outside advisors on cross-border legal issues as needed.
+ Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance requirements across multiple states.
+ Support business growth initiatives, new market expansion efforts, and the rollout of new products and services.
Requirements Qualifications:
+ Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
+ Active MN license and good standing.
+ Minimum of 6 years of transferable experience gained in a law firm, in-house legal department, or a combination of both, with 8+ years preferred.
+ Strong background or exposure to commercial contracting, corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, employment law, and litigation management.
+ Demonstrated ability to provide business-focused legal advice and effectively partner with senior leadership.
+ Excellent judgment, communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse legal workload independently.
Preferred Experience:
+ In-house experience within a regulated, consumer-facing industry.
+ Multi-state regulatory, licensing, and compliance experience.
+ Background supporting residential real estate, property management, financial services, franchising, insurance-related products, or similar industries.
+ Previous experience supporting a U.S. subsidiary of an international parent company is a plus.
Benefits:
+ Base Salary
+ Bonus opportunities + 401(k) with company match
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ PTO
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