In House Legal Counsel Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an In House Legal Counsel make in Chicago, IL? The average In House Legal Counsel salary in Chicago, IL is $287,079 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $254,955 and $325,781. 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

Canadian Solar - Walnut Creek , CA

Description Job Description LEGAL COUNSEL e-STORAGE is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar and a leading ... or in-house legal department. * Experience working in the energy industry (ideally in renewable ...

Jobcase.com / Upward.net - 34 days ago

Associate Legal Counsel

EquityBee - Palo Alto , CA

D., top academic credentials and admission to the California bar or registered as in-house Associate Legal Counsel * Emerging Companies, Venture Capital, and Fund and/or Trust Formation and ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 61 days ago

Legal Counsel

NewsBreak - Mountain View , CA

JD degree and California Bar admission in good standing (or California Registered In-House Counsel). * 5+ years of relevant legal experience working on technology-related issues, with at least 1 year ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 46 days ago

Legal Counsel, Commercial

Abnormal Security - San Francisco , CA

The Corporate Counsel, Commercial will report to the Sr. Director, Legal and will own the execution ... firm and in-house legal department experience * JD / US law degree and bar admission in good ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 88 days ago

VP, Legal & General Counsel

GITAI - Torrance , CA

Minimum 5 years of securities/corporate law experience at a major law firm and/or as an in-house ... legal counsel. * Minimum of 3 years of legal experience in technology, space industry, or a related ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Assistant General Counsel

Cytek Biosciences, Inc. - Fremont , CA

As a young, fast growing cell analysis solutions provider, we are looking to grow our in-house legal department. The Assistant General Counsel will work as a trusted partner in close collaboration ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 5 days ago

What does an In House Legal Counsel do?

Common responsibilities of an In House Legal Counsel

Develop contract standards and sample contracts, where applicable based on Legal & Compliance International templates.

February 13, 2023

Manage contract negotiations and produce and review contracts.

March 28, 2023

Review and assess the legal and business effect and risk of due diligence documents, including, title, survey, environmental reports and zoning letters and propose and implement solutions to deal makers and management for acceptable risks.

April 01, 2023

Assist and support F&H leadership in developing current and long-range goals and objectives, and in the achievement of those goals and objectives.

April 09, 2023

Provide legal and business advice to management regarding a variety of legal issues including property acquisition, lease administration and enforcement issues, recoveries, breach of contract, tenant rights, construction matters, zoning, condemnation, bankruptcy, and litigation management.

April 10, 2023

Assists in the review, drafting and negotiation of contracts and other legal documents, including vendor agreements, licensing agreements, services contracts, non-disclosure agreements, real estate agreements, academic-related agreements and other commercial documents.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for In House Legal Counsel in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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254955

325781

287079

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

303731

429837

359302

What is the average salary for In House Legal Counsel in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of In House Legal Counsel in Chicago, IL. The base salary for In House Legal Counsel ranges from $254,955 to $325,781 with the average base salary of $287,079. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $303,731 to $429,837 with the average total cash compensation of $359,302.

View Average Salary for In House Legal Counsel as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$287,079	$254,955 - $325,781
Bonus	$72,223	$48,775 - $104,056
Total Pay	$359,302	$303,731 - $429,837

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

In House Legal Counsel Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $256,389 - $327,614	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $256,389 - $327,614	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $256,097 - $327,241	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $256,292 - $327,489	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $256,292 - $327,489	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $250,554 - $320,157	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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