Senior Legal Counsel Salary in the United States

Senior Legal Counsel Salary

How much does a Senior Legal Counsel make in the United States? The average Senior Legal Counsel salary in the United States is $70,512 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $62,828 and $78,447. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $55,832 US May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $62,828 US May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $70,512 US May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $78,447 US May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $85,672 US May 28, 2024
25% $62,828 10% $55,832 90% $85,672 75% $78,447 $70,512 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  • SPECTRUM - Stamford, CT
    Job Description. This position is part of the Corporate Legal team that oversees mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), joint ventures and investments.  A prima...
    - 12 Days Ago
  • SPECTRUM - Saint Louis, MO
    Job Description. This position is part of the Corporate Legal team that oversees mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), joint ventures and investments.  A prima...
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  • Aristocrat - Franklin, TN
    The Senior Counsel – Supply Chain will report to the Assistant General Counsel – Gaming and is responsible to assist the Aristocrat legal team with providi...
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  • State of Missouri - Jefferson City, MO
    Job Description. Why you’ll love this position. Do you have a passion for public service and state administration. The Office of Administration is seeking ...
    - 16 Days Ago
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    Your Role. . The Sr. Director, Legal Counsel will be a member of Blue Shield’s Law Department and will be a leader in the company. The Law Department partn...
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    Legal Secretary I

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Senior Legal Counsel

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  3. Up a level:

    Legal Secretary III

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Legal Counsel in the United States. The base salary for Senior Legal Counsel ranges from $62,828 to $78,447 with the average base salary of $70,512. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,262 to $81,402 with the average total cash compensation of $72,295.

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Skills associated with Senior Legal Counsel: Regulatory Compliance, Corporate+

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