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Legal Counsel

Salary data based on 15 job postings

"The median salary for a Legal Counsel is $133,380 per year, with salaries ranging from $95,000 at the 10th percentile to $292,500 at the 90th percentile based on 7 job postings. Key skills required for this role include contract drafting and negotiation, employment law, legal analysis, litigation support, and data privacy law."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$133,380

10th Percentile

$95,000

90th Percentile

$292,500

Sample Size

7

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Legal Counsel Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$95,000Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$133,380Typical salary
90th Percentile$292,500Senior / top earners

Based on 7 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legal Counsel

Contract drafting and negotiationEmployment lawLegal analysisLitigation supportData privacy lawIntellectual property protectionLegal researchPublic relations and messagingMedia relationsLegal risk assessment and mitigation

Common Employers Hiring Legal Counsel

  • Alliance Defending Freedom3 positions
  • American Rivers3 positions
  • Wellbore Integrity Solutions1 positions
  • Sierra Nevada Corporation1 positions
  • Onja1 positions

Top Locations for Legal Counsel

Washington, DCNew York, NYLansdowne, VA, USAHouston, Texas, United States2231 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA 22202

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Data extracted from 15 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026