Corporate Counsel Salary in the United States

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How much does a Corporate Counsel make in the United States? The average Corporate Counsel salary in the United States is $172,173 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $150,552 and $193,896. 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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Associate Corporate Counsel, Valuetainment

Valuetainment - Fort Lauderdale , FL

Hello Associate Corporate Counsel ! Start here. The Associate Corporate Counsel is responsible for managing various legal projects and providing crucial legal guidance to ensure the achievement of ...

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Senior Corporate Counsel

Floworks International LLC - Houston , TX

A successful candidate will provide counsel and advice to executive leadership and corporate management on legal strategy; sets the legal posture and ensures that business practices, policies, and ...

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IN-HOUSE/LIFE SCIENCES/CORPORATE COUNSEL/REMOTE

New England Legal Search - Austin , TX

Premier, Boston-based NASDAQ clinical stage biopharmaceutical company seeks 3+ year attorney with major firm and industry experience for a new Corporate Counsel role. Reporting directly to the GC ...

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Corporate Counsel - Contracts

Aisin World Corp. of America - Columbus , IN

Corporate Counsel - Contracts Company: Aisin Holdings of America Department: AHA Legal Affairs Department Location: Northville, MI or Seymour, IN Scope Aisin Holdings of America, Inc. (AHA or ...

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Corporate Counsel

Bryce Poynt Consulting - Irvine , CA

POSITION OVERVIEW Corporate Counsel will report to the president of (the Company). The responsibility of the Corporate Counsel will be managing and engaging in a wide range of legal matters, with an ...

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Corporate Counsel

Hybrid Promtions LLC - Cypress , CA

We are looking for an amazing corporate counsel to help take our business to the next level! The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience at a top tier law firm or large in-house organization ...

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What does a Corporate Counsel do?

Corporate Counsel in Dallas, TX

Participate in continuing legal education programs and other activities as necessary to keep informed of developments in the law, new and proposed statutes and regulations, economic and social issues and other matters of interest to the Company and the en

January 03, 2023

Corporate Counsel in Englewood, NJ

Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on various corporate documents, including operating agreements, shareholder agreements, profit interest unit grant agreements, employment agreements, corporate contracts such as leases and vendor services cont

October 05, 2022

Corporate Counsel in Linthicum Heights, MD

Deliver practical, business-oriented advice with a focus on meeting the Company’s goals in a legally compliant manner.

May 01, 2023

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Average Base Salary

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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 Corporate Counsel in the United States. The base salary for Corporate Counsel ranges from $150,552 to $193,896 with the average base salary of $172,173. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $162,046 to $219,867 with the average total cash compensation of $189,951.

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Skills associated with Corporate Counsel: Regulatory Compliance, Corporate+, Draft

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