Chief Legal Counsel Salary in Saint Paul, MN

How much does a Chief Legal Counsel make in Saint Paul, MN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Legal Counsel in Saint Paul, MN is $293,598. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $261,917 to $331,792, with most professionals earning between $233,073 and $366,566.

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Structures and manages the companys internal legal function and staff.

April 02, 2023

Selects and supervises outside counsel to carry out any of the responsibilities of the general counsel.

November 06, 2022

Draft, review, and/or negotiate documents including filings, provider agreements, subscriber contracts, regulatory filings, applications and correspondence.

March 27, 2023

Provides legal advice, guidance, and representation to GMHS and its related entities with respect to business, transactional, governance, regulatory, policy, advocacy, and compliance matters.

April 30, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Legal Counsel in Saint Paul, MN

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312103

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366052

What is the average salary for Chief Legal Counsel in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Legal Counsel in Saint Paul, MN. The base salary for Chief Legal Counsel ranges from $261,917 to $331,792 with the average base salary of $293,598. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $312,103 to $434,961 with the average total cash compensation of $366,052.

View Average Salary for Chief Legal Counsel as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$293,598	$261,917 - $331,792
Bonus	$72,454	$50,186 - $103,169
Total Pay	$366,052	$312,103 - $434,961

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Legal Counsel Salary Near Saint Paul, MN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Minneapolis, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $261,917 - $331,792	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN 0%
CITY, STATE Burnsville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $261,166 - $330,841	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Eden Prairie, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $261,467 - $331,222	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Minnetonka, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $261,917 - $331,792	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN 0%
CITY, STATE Lakeville, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $260,265 - $329,700	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN
CITY, STATE Rochester, MN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $250,881 - $317,812	COMPARE TO Saint Paul, MN

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About Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul's history and growth as a landing port are tied to water. The city's defining physical characteristic, the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, was carved into the region during the last ice age, as were the steep river bluffs and dramatic palisades on which the city is built. Receding glaciers and Lake Agassiz forced torrents of water from a glacial river that undercut the river valleys. The city is situated in east-central Minnesota. The Mississippi River forms a municipal boundary on part of the city's west, southwest, and southeast sides. Minneapolis, the state's ...

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