Last updated 2026-08-02
119 Legal Counsel Jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Browse 119 Legal Counsel jobs in Chicago, IL, United States, including Corporate Counsel, Corporate Counsel / Sr. Corporate Counsel, and Corporate Counsel II roles from UL Solutions External Career Site, AbbVie, and ALDI. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Legal Counsel jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Professionals providing legal advice and services within an organization, ensuring compliance and managing legal risks.
Salaries for Legal Counsel jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $139K | $165K–$225K | $270K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago metro | $143K | $193K | $223K | 147 |
| Illinois | $142K | $190K | $224K | 172 |
| U.S. | $123K | $175K | $219K | 2,849 |
Salary data: 79 of 119 jobs include pay information (66%).
Explore Chicago, IL, United States Legal Counsel salary data.
Companies hiring for Legal Counsel jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| UL Solutions External Career Site | 52 |
| AbbVie | 17 |
| ALDI | 5 |
| Invenergy LLC | 5 |
| Okta | 5 |
| Wilson Elser - Attorneys | 5 |
| Harvey | 4 |
Legal Counsel jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 119 | 100% |
Legal Counsel jobs by experience level
Common Legal Counsel job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Counsel | 8 | 7% |
| Corporate Counsel / Sr. Corporate Counsel | 1 | 1% |
| Corporate Counsel II | 3 | 3% |
| Senior Counsel | 5 | 4% |
| Assistant General Counsel | 7 | 6% |
Legal Counsel jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL, United States | 97 | 85% |
| Aurora, IL, United States | 5 | 4% |
| Northbrook, IL, United States | 5 | 4% |
| North Chicago, IL, United States | 4 | 4% |
| Schaumburg, IL, United States | 3 | 3% |
- How many Legal Counsel jobs are listed in Chicago, IL, United States?
- This page currently shows 119 Legal Counsel jobs in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What salary data is available for Legal Counsel jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Chicago metro (Lower (p25) $143K, Mid (p50) $193K, Higher (p75) $223K, 147 postings with salary ranges) and Illinois (Lower (p25) $142K, Mid (p50) $190K, Higher (p75) $224K, 172 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Legal Counsel roles in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from UL Solutions External Career Site (52 jobs, 28%), AbbVie (17 jobs, 9%), ALDI (5 jobs, 3%), Invenergy LLC (5 jobs, 3%), and Okta (5 jobs, 3%).
- What experience levels are common for Legal Counsel jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (50 jobs, 42%), Senior (38 jobs, 32%), and Entry (31 jobs, 26%).
- What work schedules are common for Legal Counsel jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (119 jobs, 100%).
- What Legal Counsel job titles are common in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Common titles include Corporate Counsel (8 jobs, 7%), Corporate Counsel / Sr. Corporate Counsel (1 job, 1%), Corporate Counsel II (3 jobs, 3%), Senior Counsel (5 jobs, 4%), and Assistant General Counsel (7 jobs, 6%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (119 of 119). 50 of 119 current jobs are at the mid level. 79 of 119 jobs include pay information.
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