Associate General Counsel (In-House FT Hybrid)

Latitude Legal Recruitment Limited; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Latitude Legal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced In-House Associate General Counsel for the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area. The role offers a hybrid, full-time structure with responsibilities across commercial, corporate and employment matters in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with HR on labor issues, support senior leadership, and manage a varied workload while delivering practical, client-focused legal advice.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant legal experience with both law firm and in-house background.
• Strong commercial and corporate experience including drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Experience advising on labor and employment matters; HR collaboration is key.
• In-house and multi-location operations experience preferred.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and Minnesota bar admission.

Responsibilities

• Own a broad portfolio across commercial, corporate and employment matters.
• Partner with HR on labor and employment issues and policies.
• Advise senior leadership and business teams with practical, client-focused counsel.
• Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements as a true generalist.

Skills

8-10 years experience

Commercial & corporate

Labor & employment advisory

In-house experience

Drafting and negotiating agreements

Minnesota bar admission

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

In-House Associate General Counsel (Hybrid / Full-Time In-House Counsel) Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area

For an experienced, business-minded attorney who thrives on variety, this Associate General Counsel role offers the opportunity to take on broad responsibility across commercial, corporate, and employment matters while working closely with senior leadership. The Associate General Counsel will join the lean legal team of an innovative, sustainability-focused business with operations across the country. This is a full-time position with a hybrid work schedule based in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will have significant visibility across the organization and the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and business teams. The attorney will take ownership of a wide variety of matters in a fast-paced environment, including partnering closely with HR on labor and employment issues. The ideal candidate will enjoy the breadth and variety of a true generalist role and bring a responsive, practical, and client-focused approach to supporting the company and its business teams.

Basic Requirements of the In-House Associate General Counsel (Hybrid / Full-Time In-House Counsel) Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area

• 8--10 years of relevant legal experience, including experience in both a sophisticated law firm practice and an in-house legal department
• Strong commercial and corporate experience, including drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements and advising on a broad range of day-to-day legal matters
• Experience advising on labor and employment matters, including employee relations, workplace issues, and employment policies, with experience advising on union or other traditional labor matters a plus
• Experience in the food services industry or another operationally complex, multi-location business environment preferred but not required
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize a varied workload in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal counsel while being highly responsive to internal clients
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with executives, HR, and business teams
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota (or eligible for in-house exemption)
• Outstanding professional references

Position Details of In-House Associate General Counsel (Hybrid / Full-Time In-House Counsel) Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area

• Type of Role: In-House Counsel
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area

Compensation Pay: The salary range for this role is $180,000 to $200,000. This position is also eligible for a generous bonus. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.

Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided.

Confidentiality Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Number 16453