Mae gan y Cwnsler Cyffredinol nifer o gyfrifoldebau statudol, yn ogystal â chyfrifoldebau eraill sy’n ymwneud â chyswllt â sector y gyfraith. Penodir y Cwnsler Cyffredinol gan Ei Mawrhydi ar argymhelliad Prif Weinidog Cymru.
The Counsel General has a number of statutory responsibilities, as well as other responsibilities focused on liaison with the legal sector. The role is appointed by Her Majesty on the recommendation of the First Minister.