Job market overview · Updated 2026-08-19
Legal Counsel Jobs
Browse current Legal Counsel jobs and explore U.S. salary data, locations, remote work, and companies hiring.
- Current jobs
- 3,208
- Posted in last 14 days
- 821
- Remote jobs
- 385
- 12% of current jobs
- Location with most jobs
- New York City, NY, United States
- 470 jobs
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United States
21 locations · 2599 jobs
United States
21 locations · 2599 jobs
United Kingdom
2 locations · 329 jobs
United Kingdom
2 locations · 329 jobs
Australia
1 location · 116 jobs
Australia
1 location · 116 jobs
Canada
2 locations · 111 jobs
Canada
2 locations · 111 jobs
India
3 locations · 101 jobs
India
3 locations · 101 jobs
Singapore
1 location · 78 jobs
Singapore
1 location · 78 jobs
Hong Kong
1 location · 55 jobs
Hong Kong
1 location · 55 jobs
France
1 location · 45 jobs
France
1 location · 45 jobs
Netherlands
1 location · 39 jobs
Netherlands
1 location · 39 jobs
China
1 location · 37 jobs
China
1 location · 37 jobs
Spain
1 location · 37 jobs
Spain
1 location · 37 jobs
Malaysia
1 location · 32 jobs
Malaysia
1 location · 32 jobs
Ireland
1 location · 27 jobs
Ireland
1 location · 27 jobs
Japan
1 location · 26 jobs
Japan
1 location · 26 jobs
Italy
1 location · 25 jobs
Italy
1 location · 25 jobs
Brazil
1 location · 22 jobs
Brazil
1 location · 22 jobs
Open roles
Search all Legal Counsel jobsLatest postings
| Role | Company | Location | Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Legal Counsel, Platform Services - Jobs - Careers at Apple | Apple | Cupertino, CA, United States | August 19 |
| Corporate Counsel | TAL | Sydney, Australia | August 19 |
| Local/Appearance Counsel – Civil Litigation | Lapin Law Group | Dallas, TX, United States | August 18 |
| M&A Attorney | Kosmos Corp | Charlotte, NC, United States | August 18 |
| Legal Counsel - Job detail | Careers Portal - TotalEnergies | Totalenergies | Houston, TX, United States | August 18 |
Hiring and U.S. salary data for Legal Counsel
- Corvi Careers currently lists 3,208 legal counsel jobs, including 821 posted in the last 14 days.
- By experience level, there are 1,354 current legal counsel jobs at the mid level level, followed by 1,218 senior roles and 597 entry level positions.
- Locations with the most legal counsel jobs are New York City (470), Remote U.S. (335), London (293), San Francisco (270), and Washington (178).
- Annual salaries for Legal Counsel jobs in the US range from $133,950 at Lower (p25) to $281,087 at Higher (p75), based on 1,123 postings with salary ranges.
- Mid hourly pay (p50) for Legal Counsel jobs in the US is $55/hour, based on 55 postings with hourly pay.
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Salaries for Legal Counsel jobs in the US
Salary ranges come from US jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Postings with salary ranges | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,123 | $133,950 | $174,050-$225,000 | $281,087 | USD |
Annual salaries for Legal Counsel jobs in the US range from $133,950 at Lower (p25) to $281,087 at Higher (p75), based on 1,123 postings with salary ranges.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Legal Counsel jobs in the US is $55/hour, based on 55 postings with hourly pay.
Legal Counsel salaries by US city
| Location | Salary range | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY, United States |
|
$147,616 | $185,000-$235,000 | $280,544 | 295 |
| San Francisco, CA, United States |
|
$157,750 | $206,000-$260,000 | $300,000 | 166 |
| Remote - United States |
|
$120,750 | $171,900-$220,000 | $270,000 | 153 |
| Washington, DC, United States |
|
$146,150 | $182,500-$243,250 | $280,000 | 98 |
| Chicago, IL, United States |
|
$146,700 | $164,900-$258,750 | $305,000 | 91 |
| San Jose, CA, United States |
|
$151,100 | $185,350-$244,250 | $277,250 | 84 |
| Boston, MA, United States |
|
$122,940 | $170,000-$230,000 | $297,917 | 77 |
| Los Angeles, CA, United States |
|
$132,480 | $160,000-$195,300 | $250,000 | 65 |
Lower (p25) is the lower listed range, Mid (p50) is the middle listed salary, and Higher (p75) is the higher listed range. All bars use the same dollar scale.
Updated 2026-08-19. Based on 3,208 current jobs and 1,123 postings with salary ranges. Some jobs do not include salary, experience level, or work arrangement.
Salary ranges for related job categories
| Category | Mid salary (p50) in the US |
|---|---|
| Legal Counsel (this page) | $174,050-$225,000 |
| Contract Management | $110,000-$150,000 |
| Corporate Governance | $175,000-$225,000 |
| Intellectual Property | — |
| Legal Services | $85,600-$115,000 |
| Regulatory Compliance | $140,000-$188,050 |
| Risk Management | $125,000-$170,000 |
Locations with the most Legal Counsel jobs
New York City has the most Legal Counsel jobs, with 470 current jobs, followed by Remote United States (335), London (293), and San Francisco (270).
| Location | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| New York City, NY, United States | 470 |
| Remote - United States | 335 |
| London, United Kingdom | 293 |
| San Francisco, CA, United States | 270 |
| Washington, DC, United States | 178 |
| Chicago, IL, United States | 173 |
| San Jose, CA, United States | 151 |
| Los Angeles, CA, United States | 118 |
Job openings in related categories
| Category | Current jobs | Remote share |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Counsel (this page) | 3,208 | 12% |
| Contract Management | 2,272 | 11% |
| Corporate Governance | 673 | 11% |
| Intellectual Property | 118 | 4.2% |
| Legal Services | 1,187 | 11% |
| Regulatory Compliance | 2,640 | 7.0% |
| Risk Management | 4,170 | 4.1% |
Legal Counsel jobs by experience level
| Experience level | Jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| mid-level | 1,354 | 42% |
| senior | 1,218 | 38% |
| entry-level | 597 | 19% |
| intern | 39 | 1.2% |
Common Legal Counsel job titles
Legal Counsel is the most common job title in Legal Counsel, with 176 current jobs, followed by Corporate Counsel (88), Senior Counsel (78), and Paralegal (64).
| Job title | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Legal Counsel | 176 |
| Corporate Counsel | 88 |
| Senior Counsel | 78 |
| Paralegal | 64 |
| Senior Legal Counsel | 57 |
| Associate General Counsel | 53 |
| Assistant General Counsel | 48 |
| Senior Corporate Counsel | 48 |
Companies hiring for Legal Counsel jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Axiom Talent Platform | 76 |
| Amazon | 51 |
| Tyson & Mendes LLP | 41 |
| UL Solutions External Career Site | 40 |
| Harvey | 38 |
- How many Legal Counsel jobs are open right now?
- Corvi Careers currently lists 3,208 Legal Counsel jobs, including 821 posted within the past 14 days.
- How much do Legal Counsel jobs pay in the US?
- Annual salaries for Legal Counsel jobs in the US range from $133,950 at Lower (p25) to $281,087 at Higher (p75), based on 1,123 postings with salary ranges. Mid hourly pay (p50) for Legal Counsel jobs in the US is $55/hour, based on 55 postings with hourly pay.
- How many Legal Counsel jobs are remote?
- 385 of 3,208 current Legal Counsel jobs are remote (12%).
- Which cities have the most Legal Counsel jobs?
- New York City has the most Legal Counsel jobs, with 470 current jobs, followed by Remote United States (335), London (293), and San Francisco (270).
- What job titles are common for Legal Counsel roles?
- Legal Counsel is the most common job title in Legal Counsel, with 176 current jobs, followed by Corporate Counsel (88), Senior Counsel (78), and Paralegal (64).
- Which companies have open Legal Counsel roles?
- Axiom Talent Platform has the most Legal Counsel jobs, with 76 current openings, followed by Amazon (51), Tyson & Mendes LLP (41), and UL Solutions External Career Site (40).
Answers use current job listings and update as jobs are added or removed.