Legal Counsel Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

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How much does a Legal Counsel make in Madison, WI? The average Legal Counsel salary in Madison, WI is $173,958 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $152,115 and $195,905. 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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Legal Counsel - Renewable Energy
Navitas Resourcing Group Limited - Austin , TX
A tremendous opportunity has arisen to join a premier player with offices across the US in the role of Legal Counsel. Reporting to the General Counsel and joining an existing team of 3 this would ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Senior Commercial Legal Counsel
MediaTek - San Jose , CA
Senior Commercial Legal Counsel Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid) Key Responsibilities: * Draft a variety of complex business contracts * Review contracts to ensure they meet legal standards and ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Senior Legal Counsel
Leadenhall Search & Selection - Austin , TX
... legal professionals on sophisticated transactions, gaining hands-on experience in complex deal structuring, and working closely with the General Counsel. The role has a competitive compensation ...
LinkedIn - 10 days ago
Legal Counsel - Real Estate
H&P Executive Search - Houston , TX
They are specifically looking for a Legal Counsel with a focus on Real Estate: We are specifically looking for someone that brings: * 5+ years of professional experience * Good standing to any US ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago
Senior Legal Counsel @ M&A Focus, AI Innovation
Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment - Austin , TX
Hands-on mentoring from our General Counsel and exposure to significant legal matters in a growing tech business. What We're Looking For * 8 - 15 years of legal experience * Must be US-qualified
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Legal Counsel
KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES - Topeka , KS
Legal Counsel Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave ...
LinkedIn - 22 days ago

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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 Legal Counsel in Madison, WI. The base salary for Legal Counsel ranges from $152,115 to $195,905 with the average base salary of $173,958. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $163,725 to $222,137 with the average total cash compensation of $191,920.

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

Legal Counsel Salary in popular cities: Milwaukee, Green Bay, Kenosha

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

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