Assistant General Counsel Jobs in Alaska
Assistant General Counsel jobs in Alaska are open across Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau and other Alaska metros, with employers like University of Alaska, McDonald's, and Circle K hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Regulatory Affairs/Mergers & Acquisitions departments in our Anchorage office. As a valued team member, you will provide legal administrative support to multiple timekeepers in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Are you a good communicator with a focus on excellent customer service? Do you deftly handle multiple tasks? If so, we would appreciate hearing from you.
In this role, you will:
- Provide legal administrative support to attorneys, serving as a liaison for clients.
- Initiate client/matter openings, including conflicts checks, and engagement letters.
- Proactively review calendars to maintain an overview of attorneys’ deadlines; anticipate next steps and implement follow-up procedures to ensure deadlines are met.
- Create, edit, revise, redline, and/or proofread documents.
- Enter attorneys’ time, ensure accuracy by proofreading, using spellcheck and appropriate task codes to comply with firm policies.
- Assist with the billing process, including distributing monthly proformas, reviewing and editing proformas, and sending invoices and related correspondence to clients.
- Maintain client files, both electronic and hard copy; file electronic documents promptly and accurately in Outlook and document management system.
- Process and route incoming mail and electronic communications upon receipt as well as prepare outgoing mail (including packages for shipment) for prompt delivery.
- Process reimbursement requests, check requests, and vendor invoices.
- Coordinate attorney meetings and appointments, including scheduling conference rooms.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and rental cars.
- Maintain attorney CLE records, including seminar registration and reporting.
- Delegate administrative tasks to Department Administrative Assistants.
- Provide a high level of customer service to attorneys and clients.
- May be requested to perform other duties as requested.
What we’re looking for:
- High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- At least 4 years of related experience, law firm experience preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Proficient with Adobe Acrobat.
- Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent customer/client service focus and skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and perform well under pressure to ensure deadlines are met.
- Ability to use good judgment in resolving conflict and working in challenging situations.
- Ability to maintain client and firm confidentiality.
- Positive attitude and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to use independent judgment.
- Thorough understanding of legal terminology and procedures pertinent to the practice area.
About Dorsey:
Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
- Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
Reasonable Accommodations:
Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.
How to Apply:
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.
Dorsey estimates it will accept applications through June 9, 2026.
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.
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Location: Anchorage, AK
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Regulatory Affairs/Mergers & Acquisitions departments in our Anchorage office. As a valued team member, you will provide legal administrative support to multiple timekeepers in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. Are you a good communicator with a focus on excellent customer service? Do you deftly handle multiple tasks? If so, we would appreciate hearing from you.
In this role, you will:
- Provide legal administrative support to attorneys, serving as a liaison for clients.
- Initiate client/matter openings, including conflicts checks, and engagement letters.
- Proactively review calendars to maintain an overview of attorneys’ deadlines; anticipate next steps and implement follow-up procedures to ensure deadlines are met.
- Create, edit, revise, redline, and/or proofread documents.
- Enter attorneys’ time, ensure accuracy by proofreading, using spellcheck and appropriate task codes to comply with firm policies.
- Assist with the billing process, including distributing monthly proformas, reviewing and editing proformas, and sending invoices and related correspondence to clients.
- Maintain client files, both electronic and hard copy; file electronic documents promptly and accurately in Outlook and document management system.
- Process and route incoming mail and electronic communications upon receipt as well as prepare outgoing mail (including packages for shipment) for prompt delivery.
- Process reimbursement requests, check requests, and vendor invoices.
- Coordinate attorney meetings and appointments, including scheduling conference rooms.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, including flights, hotels, and rental cars.
- Maintain attorney CLE records, including seminar registration and reporting.
- Delegate administrative tasks to Department Administrative Assistants.
- Provide a high level of customer service to attorneys and clients.
- May be requested to perform other duties as requested.
What we’re looking for:
- High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- At least 4 years of related experience, law firm experience preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Proficient with Adobe Acrobat.
- Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent customer/client service focus and skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and perform well under pressure to ensure deadlines are met.
- Ability to use good judgment in resolving conflict and working in challenging situations.
- Ability to maintain client and firm confidentiality.
- Positive attitude and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to use independent judgment.
- Thorough understanding of legal terminology and procedures pertinent to the practice area.
About Dorsey:
Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available to business professionals working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, including spouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorsey’s benefit package includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with Firm contribution; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-term disability; paid time off; up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for business professionals who give birth; paid holidays; paid volunteer day; discretionary bonuses (if bonus eligible); adoption assistance; healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and college advising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities; mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.)
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
- Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
Reasonable Accommodations:
Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.
How to Apply:
Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications. Please go to the “Careers” section of the Dorsey website and complete Dorsey’s online application form. We are unable to accept application materials by mail or email.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.
Dorsey estimates it will accept applications through June 9, 2026.
Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.
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Location: Anchorage, AK
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Where Alaska roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Assistant General Counsel Job Market in Alaska
A snapshot from current Alaska openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- University of Alaska13
- McDonald's10
- Circle K7
- International SOS6
- Costco Wholesale5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services16
- Education15
- Hospitality & Tourism14
- Retail14
- Food & Beverage11
What Alaska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant general counsel jobs across Alaska.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in at least one state
- Five or more years of relevant legal experience in-house or at a law firm
- Demonstrated expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and management
- Experience advising on corporate governance, compliance, or regulatory matters
- Ability to manage outside counsel relationships and control legal spend
- Strong communication skills for advising non-legal business stakeholders
Assistant General Counsel Jobs in Alaska: Frequently Asked Questions
How many assistant general counsel jobs are there in Alaska?
There are 87+ assistant general counsel openings in Alaska on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau. New positions post regularly as employers across Alaska hire.
How much do assistant general counsels make in Alaska?
Assistant general counsels in Alaska earn a median of about $149,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $86,230 for the lowest 10% to over $281,780 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Alaska cities have the most assistant general counsel jobs?
Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau have the most assistant general counsel openings in Alaska right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire assistant general counsels in Alaska?
Employers hiring assistant general counsels in Alaska include University of Alaska, McDonald's, and Circle K, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote assistant general counsel jobs in Alaska?
Yes. About 2% of assistant general counsel openings tied to Alaska are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Alaska metros.
How do I apply for assistant general counsel jobs in Alaska?
You can apply to assistant general counsel jobs in Alaska directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Alaska location, then apply to each one that fits.
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