Last updated 2026-08-02
226 Legal Counsel Jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States
Browse 226 Legal Counsel jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States, including Senior Counsel, Legal Counsel, and Corporate Counsel roles from Google, Harvey, and OpenAI. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Legal Counsel jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States
Professionals providing legal advice and services within an organization, ensuring compliance and managing legal risks.
Salaries for Legal Counsel jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
Mid hourly pay (p50) for Legal Counsel jobs near San Francisco, CA, United States is $54/hour, based on 7 postings with hourly pay.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $158K | $200K–$244K | $289K |
| Hourly | $41/hr | $54/hr | $102/hr |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco metro | $151K | $210K | $252K | 289 |
| California | $133K | $179K | $227K | 623 |
| U.S. | $123K | $175K | $219K | 2,849 |
Salary data: 148 of 226 jobs include pay information (65%).
Explore San Francisco, CA, United States Legal Counsel salary data.
Companies hiring for Legal Counsel jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| 8 | |
| Harvey | 7 |
| OpenAI | 7 |
| Lyft | 6 |
| The L Suite | 6 |
| The Trade Desk | 5 |
| Adobe | 4 |
Legal Counsel jobs by schedule
Legal Counsel jobs by experience level
Common Legal Counsel job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Counsel | 4 | 2% |
| Legal Counsel | 6 | 3% |
| Corporate Counsel | 4 | 2% |
| In-House Legal Counsel | 1 | 1% |
| General Counsel | 7 | 3% |
Legal Counsel jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA, United States | 168 | 82% |
| Oakland, CA, United States | 11 | 5% |
| South San Francisco, CA, United States | 10 | 5% |
| San Mateo, CA, United States | 10 | 5% |
| Alameda, CA, United States | 5 | 2% |
- How many Legal Counsel jobs are listed in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 226 Legal Counsel jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Legal Counsel jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes San Francisco metro (Lower (p25) $151K, Mid (p50) $210K, Higher (p75) $252K, 289 postings with salary ranges) and California (Lower (p25) $133K, Mid (p50) $179K, Higher (p75) $227K, 623 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Legal Counsel roles in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Google (8 jobs, 3%), Harvey (7 jobs, 3%), OpenAI (7 jobs, 3%), Lyft (6 jobs, 2%), and The L Suite (6 jobs, 2%).
- What experience levels are common for Legal Counsel jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Mid (111 jobs, 49%), Senior (77 jobs, 34%), Entry (36 jobs, 16%), and Intern (2 jobs, 1%).
- What work schedules are common for Legal Counsel jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (222 jobs, 98%), Contract (3 jobs, 1%), and Part time (1 job, 1%).
- What Legal Counsel job titles are common in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Common titles include Senior Counsel (4 jobs, 2%), Legal Counsel (6 jobs, 3%), Corporate Counsel (4 jobs, 2%), In-House Legal Counsel (1 job, 1%), and General Counsel (7 jobs, 3%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (222 of 226). 111 of 226 current jobs are at the mid level. 148 of 226 jobs include pay information.
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