Mid Level Assistant General Counsel Jobs

Mid level assistant general counsel jobs go to attorneys ready to own legal matters end to end, guide junior colleagues, and deliver sound counsel with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings run across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Investment & Asset Management, with employers like Stifel, Banner Health, and Howard University competing for assistant general counsels at this level now.

Find Jobs

Overview

Open roles36
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerStifel
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type68% On-site
Top industryEducation

Showing 5 of 36+ Mid Level Assistant General Counsel jobs

SBM Management Services
General Counsel
We won't show you this job again
SBM Management Services
Added 3d ago
General Counsel
SBM Management Services
Sacramento, California
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$450k - $550k/yr
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Doral Renewables LLC
Associate General Counsel
We won't show you this job again
Doral Renewables LLC
Added 5d ago
Associate General Counsel
Doral Renewables LLC
Remote
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Remote (US)
Doctorate

Have you applied for this role?

Optum
Associate General Counsel - Remote
We won't show you this job again
Optum
Added 1w ago
Associate General Counsel - Remote
Optum
Schaumburg, Illinois
Human Resources
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
Learning & Development
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
$135k - $231k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

State of West Virginia
Deputy General Counsel-WV Department of Agriculture-Kanawha Co.
We won't show you this job again
State of West Virginia
Added 1w ago
Deputy General Counsel-WV Department of Agriculture-Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
Kanawha County, WV
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

Sysco
Assistant General Counsel - Employment
We won't show you this job again
Sysco
Added 1w ago
Assistant General Counsel - Employment
Sysco
Houston, Texas
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Hybrid
10,000+

Have you applied for this role?

See All 36 Mid Level Assistant General Counsel Jobs

Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Jobs

Mid Level Assistant General Counsel Job Market

Who's Hiring

Stifel
Stifel3 open roles
Banner Health
Banner Health2 open roles
Howard University
Howard University2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Renewable Energy

Mid Level Assistant General Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level assistant general counsel job?

Position yourself as someone who has handled legal matters independently, not just supported senior counsel. Highlight transactions, disputes, or compliance projects you owned from start to finish, the business teams you advised directly, and any specialized practice area you have deepened. Tailor your resume to show growing responsibility over your career so far, and emphasize practical judgment alongside technical legal skill.

Which companies hire mid level assistant general counsels?

Companies hiring mid level assistant general counsels right now include Stifel, Banner Health, and Howard University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of employers, including large corporations building out in-house teams, mid-size companies that need attorneys who can operate independently, and fast-growing organizations where legal headcount is expanding.

Are there remote mid level assistant general counsel jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by practice area and employer. About 32% of mid level assistant general counsel openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a meaningful shift toward flexible arrangements in corporate legal departments. Roles focused on commercial contracts, employment law, and compliance tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring frequent collaboration with executives or litigation teams often remain hybrid.

How do I move up to a mid level assistant general counsel role?

Growth into a mid level role comes from building a record of independent legal ownership over your early years. That means moving beyond task execution to managing matters from issue-spotting through resolution, developing a recognizable specialty, and demonstrating that business stakeholders trust your judgment. Attorneys who seek out complex assignments, take initiative on process improvements, and show measurable impact on legal outcomes make the strongest case for advancement.

Which industries hire the most mid level assistant general counsels?

Mid Level assistant general counsel roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they face substantial regulatory exposure, active commercial deal flow, or both, which creates sustained demand for in-house attorneys who can operate with real autonomy.