How much does a Senior Legal Counsel make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Senior Legal Counsel in the United States is $34 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $30 and $38. Hourly rate 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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Senior Legal Counsel Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $27 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $30 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $34 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $38 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Senior Legal Counsel Salary $41 US March 26, 2024
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Larson Maddox - Philadelphia , PA
Currently partnered with a top Insurance Firm in Philadelphia, sourcing for a Senior Legal Counsel. The firm is looking for a counsel experienced with negotiating and drafting a wide variety of commercial contracts including licensing, NDA, purchase, servicing, financing. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team reporting into the General Counsel. You will have mentorship opportunities and resources around you, but also be part of a lean team where you will have a high impact on the firm. This firm prides itself on having some of the best work life balance in the industry, as well as a large list of benefits. Responsibilities: -Advising on legal, regulatory, corporate, contractual and privacy matters -Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements -Collaborating with internal departments Experience Required: 3-5 years of experience at a law firm or in house Juris Doctor, admitted to practice in Pennsylvania
- 1 day ago
Sunvest Solar Llc - Chicago , IL
Job Posting: Senior Legal CounselReports To: Chief People & Legal OfficerCompany: SunVest Solar, LLCLocation: Chicago, ILType: Full-Time, OnsiteCompensation: Competitive Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus + Comprehensive BenefitsAre you passionate about renewable energy and eager to have a meaningful impact through your career? SunVest Solar, LLC (SunVest) is a rapidly growing, renewable energy platform, headquartered in Chicago with assets across the country. We are expanding our team and seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to play a pivotal role in supporting our team's development and financing of solar energy projects through expert negotiation of real estate and project finance agreements. And as a leader in solar development with a robust project pipeline, SunVest offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to thrive in the dynamic world of renewable energy.About SunVest:SunVests mission is to cultivate access to renewable energy for America. We are a rapidly growing leader
- 1 day ago
Bitdeer Group - Austin , TX
About Bitdeer: Bitdeer Technologies Group (Nasdaq: BTDR) is a leader in the blockchain and high-performance computing industry. It is one of the world’s largest holders of proprietary hash rate and suppliers of hash rate. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive computing solutions for its customers. The company was founded by Jihan Wu, an early advocate and pioneer in cryptocurrency who cofounded multiple leading companies serving the blockchain economy. Mr. Wu leads the company as Founder, Chairman, and CEO. Linghui Kong serves as Bitdeer’s CBO and provides leadership through deep industry knowledge and technology expertise. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed mining datacenters in the United States, Norway, and Bhutan. It offers specialized mining infrastructure, high-quality hash rate sharing products, and reliable hosting services to global users. The company also offers advanced cloud capabilities for customers with high demands for artificial intelligence. De
- 2 days ago
Randstad Usa - Fort Washington , PA
A growing financial services corporation is adding a Senior Legal Counsel to their legal department. In this role you will draft, review and negotiate a range of agreements; assist with M&A work; and advise internal business departments to advance organizational goals. This is not a litigation role. Position requires: (a) 3-10 years of practice experience, including time at a large law firm; (b) transactional experience, including contracts and M&A; (c) an active license to practice law in PA. Position is onsite 4 days/week in Fort Washington. Company values work-life balance. Core hours with some flexibility. Compensation includes a base salary of $200-225K, annual bonus, deferred compensation plan and excellent benefits. by Jobble
- 2 days ago
Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing - Boston , MA
Our customer, a business insurance company, is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel for a 6-month contract assignment. This is a full-time hybrid position, requiring 40 hours per week, in Boston, MA. Key Responsibilities: Handle a wide range of legal issues, including drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, advising on employment matters, and working on intellectual property, privacy, and other corporate matters. Develop and maintain corporate policies and work on legal and compliance projects as needed. Research and provide expert, ethical, and pragmatic advice on legal and regulatory issues. Comfortable managing disputes and litigation. Manage relationships with outside counsel and assist cross-functional work streams and internal departments. Monitor, research, and analyze existing law and changes in laws and/or statutes and regulations to evaluate and assess the impact on the company and assist in developing necessary policy or process changes. Assist with employee training and
- 3 days ago
Carrols Corporation - Syracuse , NY
Senior Counsel About Us Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: TAST) is one of the largest restaurant franchisees in the United States. Founded over 60 years ago, Carrols began acquiring BURGER KING® restaurants in 1976 and POPEYES® restaurants in 2019 and is now the largest BURGER KING® franchisee in the United States. Presently, Carrols owns and operates over 1,000 BURGER KING® restaurants and 59 POPEYES® restaurants across 23 states and employs over 25,000 people. Carrols is seeking a skilled lawyer to join our dynamic legal team headquartered in Syracuse, NY. At Carrols, you will thrive in a welcoming and collaborative work environment where you will spearhead significant projects and engage directly with key members of our management team. The ideal candidate will have a versatile legal background and the eagerness to venture into new practice areas. What You’ll Do: Provide the Company’s real estate and construction teams with advice and counsel with respect to a broad range of r
- 4 days ago

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