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Legal Counsel

Job ID 383925 Date posted 06/02/2026
  • Rochester, Minnesota
  • Full Time
  • Legal
  • Remote: No
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Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic is seeking an experienced attorney to join our legal team to provide expert advice and counsel to human resources, management, and physician leaders regarding employment matters, including immigration-related issues. Resumes must be submitted online with a cover letter. 

Core job responsibilities for this role will include: 

  • Leading and working collaboratively within cross-functional teams by advising on immigration  and employment law issues, which may include the following practice areas: recruitment and hiring; I-9 and E-Verify compliance; personnel performance management, discipline, and separation issues; wage and hour; nondiscrimination; disability and leave issues; employee privacy; labor relations; credentialing, peer review, and medical staff bylaws; or government contracting.  
  • Providing legal and strategic guidance to clients, including organizational leadership, on risk assessment and mitigation in support of Mayo Clinic's strategic initiatives; and 
  • Management of outside counsel. 

We are looking for a proactive, solution-oriented attorney who is comfortable leading and working within teams of attorneys and paraprofessionals, with demonstrated commitment to developing and empowering others. This position requires a committed but humble leader who will coordinate across the Mayo Clinic Legal Department to deliver exceptional legal services and clear, concise counsel. 

This is a hybrid position with negotiable remote work frequency. Incumbent must live within 100 miles of a Mayo Clinic campus in Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ; Jacksonville, FL; Rochester, MN; or Eau Claire, WI. Periodic travel to other Mayo sites may be required.  

Why Mayo Clinic 

Mayo Clinic is top ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. 



Qualifications

Requires completion of law school and five or more years of employment law experience, including advising on employment matters, management of immigration-related matters, complex investigations, and litigation. A strong academic background and excellent communication and writing skills are required. Candidates must have the ability to manage multiple client relationships and understand and help meet their clients' needs and business goals. Candidates should have sound legal project management skills, the ability to effectively lead teams, service as a positive change agent, and delegate work in a fast paced, team-based environment within a dynamic organization. 

This position requires a license to practice law in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, or Wisconsin. 



Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

Pay is commensurate with experience. The range for this position is $200,750 to $313,000.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Daily

International Assignment

No

Recruiter

Natalie Brewster
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