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Legal Counsel

Salary data based on 12 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 $203,991 at the 90th percentile based on 5 job postings. Key skills required for this role include legal analysis, litigation support, employment law, legal research, and public relations and messaging."

Last updated: April 2026

Median

$133,380

10th Percentile

$95,000

90th Percentile

$203,991

Sample Size

5

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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$203,991Senior / top earners

Based on 5 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legal Counsel

Legal analysisLitigation supportEmployment lawLegal researchPublic relations and messagingMedia relationsContract drafting and negotiationData privacy lawIntellectual property protectionContract Drafting and Negotiation

Common Employers Hiring Legal Counsel

  • Alliance Defending Freedom3 positions
  • American Rivers2 positions
  • Wellbore Integrity Solutions1 positions
  • Onja1 positions
  • Ohio Environmental Council1 positions

Top Locations for Legal Counsel

Washington, DCLansdowne, VA, USAHouston, Texas, United States1101 14th St NW Ste 1400, Washington, DC 20005Anywhere

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Data extracted from 12 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated April 2026