Mid Level General Counsel Jobs
Mid level general counsel jobs go to attorneys ready to own complex legal workstreams, advise business units independently, and take accountability for outcomes with minimal partner oversight. Hiring runs across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Investment & Asset Management, with 32% of openings remote or hybrid, and employers like Stifel, Banner Health, and Howard University competing for general counsels at this level now.
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General CounselJob Description:
NOW HIRING: General Counsel
Compensation: $450,000-$550,000 per year
Job Overview
Responsible for optimizing organizational efficiency regarding company legal matters. Primary responsibilities include providing expert and strategic legal advice to management, setting internal governance policies and procedures, and evaluating and weighing multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action from a legal perspective.
Roles & Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
- Manage assigned organizational legal matters
- Maintain knowledge of organization’s operations and legal documents
- Promulgate and create directives of corporate acts and decisions
- Manage Contracts Department with focus on Customer Agreements and working with company stakeholders to ensure contracts meet SBM guidelines and are properly administered from inception through signed agreement, renewals and end of life as needed; ensure controls are in place to measure contract compliance as needed
- Develop structure to ensure subcontractor agreements employ proper risk transfer provisions and are compliant with customer requirements
- Provide legal support and oversight for corporate departments (e.g., HR, Procurement, Finance, Marketing, etc.)
- Point of contact for all assigned litigation matters
- Coordinates activities with outside counsel
- Responsible for entity formations and custodian of corporate documents
Qualification
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
- Education and/ or Experience - Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with 3-5 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - May be required to have a valid driver’s license
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Experience in real estate transaction and service agreements with Fortune 500 companies preferred
Supervisory Responsibilities
Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work; performance evaluations; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Ensure employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Benefits:
SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at:
www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBM
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- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Investment & Asset Management
- Banking & Financial Services
- Renewable Energy
Mid Level General Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level general counsel job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight matters you led independently, business clients you advised without supervision, and decisions you made that had measurable legal or commercial impact. Tailor your resume to show depth in a practice area relevant to the employer's industry. A concise cover letter that connects your existing experience to the specific risks the company faces will separate you from generalist candidates.
Which companies hire mid level general counsels?
Companies hiring mid level general counsels right now include Stifel, Banner Health, and Howard University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Mid level openings tend to come from growth-stage companies building out in-house teams and established organizations replacing or expanding legal staff at the senior associate or junior general counsel tier.
Are there remote mid level general counsel jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and practice focus. About 32% of mid level general counsel openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements more common at larger companies that want attorneys accessible to business teams. Roles involving frequent board interaction, litigation management, or sensitive regulatory matters are more likely to require in-office presence.
How do I move up to a mid level general counsel role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built through accumulating independent ownership of legal work. Early in your career, focus on mastering core skills in your practice area, then seek out opportunities to run smaller matters without close supervision. Demonstrating sound judgment, building relationships with internal business clients, and showing measurable impact on outcomes signals readiness to take on a mid level scope.
Which industries hire the most mid level general counsels?
Mid Level 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 complex and evolving regulatory environments, high transaction volume, or rapid growth that requires experienced in-house legal support rather than exclusive reliance on outside counsel.