In-House Counsel (0-3 years experience)

In-House Counsel (0-3 years of experience) Job Description

In-house counsel provides legal research and advice and other legal assistance as directed by the general counsel (GC), deputy GC and other senior-level lawyers in the corporate legal department. This position also may provide counsel to management within the company and coordinate with outside legal counsel. Depending on the industry or size of the company, in-house counsel may be placed in a specialized division within the legal department, such as litigation, real estate or regulatory compliance.In-house counsel must have a juris doctor (JD) and excellent analytical, communication, diplomatic, research and writing skills. Employers may hire candidates straight out of law school for this position or require that they have one to three years of experience working for a law firm or corporate legal department.

Typical in-house counsel (0-3 years of experience) duties:

Researching and analyzing law for the preparation of legal memorandaPerforming due diligence for a potential transaction involving the companyRepresenting the company in a court of law, administrative body or tribunalAnalyzing and summarizing legal documentsNegotiating with outside parties, outside counsel, vendors and clientsAnticipating and mitigating potential legal problems involving the company

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Salary for In-House Counsel (0-3 years experience)
84000 - 130500
25th percentile
84000
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
108750
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
130500
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer 170750 203500 248000 In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel, 10+ Years' Experience 151750 174500 208250 In-House Counsel, 4-9 Years' Experience 100500 138500 166750

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