Legal Counsel Salary in Newark, New Jersey

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How much does a Legal Counsel make in Newark, NJ? The average Legal Counsel salary in Newark, NJ is $199,567 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $174,507 and $224,743. 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 - 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 - 2 days ago
Legal Counsel
Powerwell - Livonia , MI
Legal Counsel Livonia, MI SUMMARY Our client seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to join our Risk Management team. The person in this role will drive contract negotiations, resolve disputes, and ...
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 - 8 days ago
Associate Legal Counsel
ESET North America - San Diego , CA
As the Junior Legal Counsel you will provide essential legal support by assisting with contract review, regulatory compliance, data privacy matters, and risk management. Additionally, you will ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
Legal Counsel
Heidrick & Struggles - Chicago , IL
Heidrick & Struggles is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to join our legal team in a unique dual role that combines both employment and transactional responsibilities. This role offers the unique ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
Legal Counsel
Home Care Powered by AUAF - Lincolnwood , IL
About the Position The Legal Counsel performs a range of duties including evaluating all current and new compliance regulations to ensure compliance with the Illinois Department on Aging, reviewing ...
LinkedIn - 17 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 Newark, NJ. The base salary for Legal Counsel ranges from $174,507 to $224,743 with the average base salary of $199,567. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $187,827 to $254,837 with the average total cash compensation of $220,173.

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About Newark, New Jersey    Newark (/ˈnjuːərk/,[24] locally /njʊərk/)[25] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey and the seat of Essex County.[26] As one of th....More

Newark, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

Legal Counsel Salary in popular cities: Jersey City, Paterson, Elizabeth

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

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