General counsel jobs and chief legal officer jobs in Chicago and the surrounding area, updated daily, plus deputy, associate and assistant general counsel openings for lawyers one step from the top job. Chicago GC roles come from financial services, trading, consumer products and manufacturing, as well as nonprofits and public bodies.

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Who Is Hiring General Counsel in Chicago

In late October 2026, GoInhouse listed 8 general counsel and chief legal officer openings in Chicago, plus 78 deputy, associate and assistant general counsel roles. Employers hiring include Turn Technologies, Gelber Group, IFF, Honeywell and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

What Chicago General Counsel Jobs Pay

Of those 8 general counsel openings, 3 posted salary ranges, from $200K to $275K and a median midpoint of about $242K (some figures are base salary only). The 52 deputy, associate and assistant GC postings in Chicago that list a salary range center around $200K (some figures are base salary only). Posted figures are often base salary only; in-house general counsel pay usually adds a bonus, equity and other long-term incentives (LTI), so total compensation typically runs well above these ranges. Nationally, Major, Lindsey & Africa reports median total cash of $739,000 for public company general counsel and $500,000 at private companies. See our in-house counsel salaries guide for more.

Legal Recruiters in Chicago

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General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer Jobs in Chicago

  • General Counsel at Gelber Group (Chicago, IL) – $225K–$275K
    on October 25, 2026

    The Opportunity As Gelber Group's General Counsel, you will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team at one of the industry's leading proprietary trading firms. The General Counsel serves not only as the firm's chief legal advisor, but also as a trusted business partner whose judgment shapes important decisions across the organization. The role offers meaningful influence over the firm's strategic direction and the opportunity to make a lasting impact. We empower the General...

  • General Counsel at Turn Technologies (Chicago, IL)
    on October 24, 2026

    About Turn Turn is a venture-backed, AI-native background screening company built for the realities of high-volume hiring. Our platform, TurnOS, runs FCRA-compliant pre-employment screening and continuous monitoring. It's API-first and embedded directly inside leading HR platforms like BambooHR, so employers can screen where they already hire. Enterprise employers, staffing agencies, and talent platforms across 30+ industries in the U.S. and Canada use Turn to hire quickly without giving up...

  • General Counsel at SemiAnalysis (Chicago, IL)
    on October 18, 2026

    Employment Type: Full-Time Work Setting: In-Office/Remote in the US Work Location: San Francisco, Chicago, New York Work Hours: Office hours Find out more here: https://semianalysis.com About SemiAnalysis SemiAnalysis is an independent research and analysis firm specializing in the Semiconductor and AI industries. Our in-depth coverage spans the entire supply chain, from semiconductor fabrication processes to cutting-edge AI Models, software, and infrastructure. We are recognized as the leading...

  • General Counsel at IFF (Chicago, IL) – $210K–$274K
    on October 18, 2026

    Description Title: General Counsel & Enterprise Compliance Lead Employee Status: Full-Time Exempt Salary: Grade 11 Starting range of $210,000– $274,000 | Chicago | Detroit | Milwaukee Starting range of $195,000– $255,000 | Grand Rapids | IN | OH | MO Reports to: President and Chief Operating Officer Department: Enterprise Operations – Risk, Compliance & Legal Location: Any IFF Office Hybrid: In office: T/W | WFH: M/Th/F Department Function: Risk, Compliance & Legal helps the organization...

  • General Counsel at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (Chicago, IL)
    on October 16, 2026

    Description Who We Are: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, an international service organization, was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. Comprising of more than 390,000 initiated members, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® has more than 1,123 graduate and undergraduate chapters located in multiple nations and territories including the United States, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Japan, Liberia, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, South Korea, South...

  • General Counsel at Honeywell (Chicago, IL)
    on October 7, 2026

    As a General Counsel, Procurement/ISC/Global Real Estate within the Commercial Law organization, you will provide strategic leadership for the procurement contracting function, overseeing contract strategy, governance, standardization, and automation to support business growth while effectively managing risk. You will also lead legal and contracting support for the Global Real Estate (GRE) and Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) organizations, in each case leading a team of contracts professionals...

Deputy, Associate and Assistant General Counsel Jobs in Chicago

  • Assistant General Counsel - IT and Commercial Contracts at AECOM (Chicago, IL)
    on November 2, 2026

    Job Description AECOM has an opportunity for a proactive, team-oriented attorney with experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts to join us as Assistant General Counsel. As a leader in a collegial, fast-paced corporate legal team, you will primarily focus on independently negotiating, drafting and interpreting commercial contracts supporting a variety of corporate functions. This position can be flexible for remote work within the US, not limited to the locations listed....

  • Senior Associate General Counsel at State of Illinois (Chicago, IL) – $9.5K–$11K/mo
    on November 2, 2026

    Job Requisition ID: 59660 Division/Section/Unit: Office of Legal Affairs / Banking/Regulatory Affairs / Senior Associate General Counsel HR Tracking #: 38317 Position Title: Senior Public Service Administrator Opening Date: 10/30/2026 Closing Date: 11/17/2026 Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,495 - $11,495...

  • Associate General Counsel Senior at Elevance Health (Chicago, IL) – $192K–$330K
    on November 1, 2026

    Anticipated End Date: 2026-11-02 Position Title: Associate General Counsel Senior Job Description: Associate General Counsel Senior Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if...

  • Associate General Counsel - Litigation at Elevance Health (Chicago, IL) – $173K–$311K
    on November 1, 2026

    Anticipated End Date: 2026-11-10 Position Title: Associate General Counsel - Litigation Job Description: Associate General Counsel - Litigation Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be...

  • Assistant General Counsel - Canada/US at Cushman & Wakefield (Chicago, IL) – $187K–$220K
    on November 1, 2026

    Job Title Assistant General Counsel - Canada/US Job Description Summary Job Description Position Summary This role provides strategic legal counsel to an assigned region and/or line of business within a matrixed legal department. The lawyer operates as an embedded advisor — building deep fluency in the business's personnel, operations, deal flow, and risk profile — rather than as a transactional resource. The role is deliberately scoped to keep the lawyer focused on judgment-intensive...

  • Associate General Counsel, Product (Business Agents - Paid Messaging) at Meta (Chicago, IL) – $202K–$274K
    on October 31, 2026

    Meta is seeking a highly motivated and experienced team player to serve as Associate General Counsel on Meta's product counseling team. The position will focus on providing strategic legal counseling to internal product, operations, and business teams in order to identify and mitigate global legal risk, primarily in connection with Meta's Business Agents - Paid Messaging. The role sits at the intersection of product and privacy, working closely with other legal department subgroups and...

  • Deputy General Counsel, Transactions at Chicago Public Schools (Chicago, IL)
    on October 31, 2026

    Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500 schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic...

  • Director, Associate General Counsel: Product Legal at Cisco (Chicago, IL) – $240K–$304K
    on October 31, 2026

    The application window is expected to close on: 11/19/2026 Members of the Legal organization at select locations will generally be expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office attendance each week, with limited exceptions. Meet the Team Cisco Legal’s Product Legal organization provides strategic, business-focused counsel across Cisco’s product development and go-to-market activities. We partner closely with product, engineering, marketing, finance, operations...

  • Associate General Counsel (Legal Advisor II) at Illinois Secretary of State - JazzHR (Chicago, IL) – $6K–$8.3K/mo
    on October 31, 2026

    Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias Job Title: Associate General Counsel (Legal Advisor II) Division: General Counsel Union: N/A Location: 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL – Cook County Salary: $6,019 to $8,334 monthly – commensurate with experience Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html Overview: Under administrative direction of the General Counsel, serves as primary legal advisor and counsel to the Driver Services Department, Illinois State...

  • Associate General Counsel, Patent Prosecution - India at AbbVie (Chicago, IL)
    on October 29, 2026

    Job Description AbbVie is searching for an in-house Associate General Counsel for our Patent Prosecution group, part of AbbVie’s Intellectual Property, Transactions, and Innovation legal team. This position will support AbbVie’s pharmaceutical products and be based in our offices in North Chicago, IL, Waltham, MA, South San Francisco, CA, or Irvine, CA . Acting individually and in cross-functional teams, the Associate General Counsel will develop and implement intellectual property strategies...

  • Assistant General Counsel at RR Donnelley (Chicago, IL) – $130K–$207K
    on October 29, 2026

    Job Description R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD) seeks an experienced contracts attorney to join our team as Assistant General Counsel. The successful candidate will lead complex client contract negotiations and provide strategic legal advice to RRD management. This role requires a highly organized, collaborative practitioner capable of partnering effectively with cross-functional internal teams and external clients. Key Responsibilities & Legal Capabilities • Structure, draft, negotiate...

  • DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL at State of Illinois (Chicago, IL) – $137K–$158K
    on October 29, 2026

    Job Requisition ID: 59585 Opening Date: 10/27/2026 Closing Date: 11/18/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $11,434 - $13,166 per month ($137,208 - $157,992 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code: Federally Funded, Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from...

  • Assistant General Counsel - Wealth Management Investment Products - Vice President at JPMorgan Chase (Chicago, IL)
    on October 29, 2026

    Join JPMorganChase’s Legal team and deliver impactful legal advice that helps guide Wealth Management’s success. You will be a trusted advisor to business leaders, supporting innovative solutions and sophisticated initiatives. You will work in a collaborative, inclusive environment where your judgment and voice matter. You will help protect the firm while enabling responsible growth. Grow your career with a team that invests in your development. As a Wealth Management Attorney Investment...

  • Assistant General Counsel - Insurance Attorney - Vice President at JPMorgan Chase (Chicago, IL)
    on October 29, 2026

    Help shape how we deliver insurance solutions—while protecting our clients and our firm. In this role, your legal counsel directly supports the responsible distribution of annuities, life insurance, and property and casualty insurance products. You will partner closely with business, risk, and control teams on high-impact initiatives and evolving regulatory requirements. Join a global Legal organization known for trusted advice, thoughtful judgment, and strong collaboration. Bring your...

  • Assistant General Counsel, Commercial at Invenergy LLC (Chicago, IL) – $180K–$216K
    on October 27, 2026

    Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. This position will be open for application for at...

  • Assistant General Counsel - FERC (Hybrid) at Atlantic City Electric (Chicago, IL) – $183K
    on October 26, 2026

    Who We Are We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000...

  • Assistant General Counsel - FERC (Hybrid) at Delmarva Power (Chicago, IL) – $183K
    on October 26, 2026

    Who We Are We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work with us to deliver solutions that make our diverse cities and communities stronger, healthier and more resilient. We're powered by purpose-driven people like you who believe in being inclusive and creative, and value safety, innovation, integrity and community service. We are a Fortune 200 company, 20,000...

  • Associate General Counsel at USA Clinics Group (Chicago, IL) – $125K–$180K
    on October 26, 2026

    Why USA Clinics Group? Founded by Harvard-trained physicians with a vision of offering patient-first care beyond the hospital settings, we’ve grown into the nation’s largest network of outpatient vein, fibroid, vascular, and prostate centers, with 170+ clinics across the country. Our mission is simple: deliver life-changing, minimally invasive care, close to home. We’re building a culture where innovation, compassion, and accountability thrive. While proud of our growth, we’re even more excited...

  • Assistant General Counsel at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago (Chicago, IL)
    on October 25, 2026

    Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith. Role Overview The Assistant General Counsel provides comprehensive legal and compliance counsel for a nonprofit organization by...

  • Associate General Counsel at BCS Financial Corporation (Chicago, IL) – $200K
    on October 25, 2026

    Position Overview The Associate General Counsel is a senior legal advisor who delivers practical, results-driven counsel across the enterprise. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role drives outcomes across insurance law, contract negotiation, reinsurance, privacy and data security, health law with an emphasis on supplemental health products, professional liability claims, litigation management, and regulatory compliance, supporting both ongoing operations and new business initiatives....

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Chicago General Counsel Jobs FAQ

What industries hire general counsel in Chicago?

Chicago GC and chief legal officer openings come from many sectors, including financial services, trading, consumer products and manufacturing, along with nonprofits and public bodies. The listings on this page are updated daily.

What does a general counsel earn in Chicago?

Of the 8 general counsel openings GoInhouse listed in Chicago in late October 2026, 3 posted salary ranges, from $200K to $275K and a median midpoint of about $242K (some figures are base salary only). The 52 deputy, associate and assistant GC postings in Chicago that list a salary range center around $200K (some figures are base salary only). Nationally, Major, Lindsey & Africa reports median total cash of $739,000 for public company general counsel and $500,000 at private companies; our in-house counsel salaries guide has more.

Why does this page also list deputy and associate general counsel jobs?

Deputy, associate and assistant general counsel roles are the usual step before the top job, and many GCs are promoted from them, so we list them below the general counsel openings.

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Updated October 2026.