Last updated 2026-07-04
125 Legal Counsel Jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Browse 125 Legal Counsel jobs across Washington, DC, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Legal Counsel jobs in Washington, DC, United States
Professionals providing legal advice and services within an organization, ensuring compliance and managing legal risks.
Washington, DC, United States Legal Counsel salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $140K | $177K–$218K | $268K |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington metro | $174K | $110K-$216K | 120 postings |
| District of Columbia | $175K | $113K-$210K | 87 postings |
| U.S. | $175K | $125K-$224K | 2,380 postings |
Pay visibility: 75 of 125 visible postings include structured pay data (60%).
Explore Washington, DC, United States Legal Counsel salary data.
Companies with current Legal Counsel listings
Legal Counsel jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 125 | 100% |
Legal Counsel jobs by seniority
Common Legal Counsel job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Associate General Counsel | 4 | 3% |
| Senior Counsel | 4 | 3% |
| General Counsel | 3 | 2% |
| Paralegal | 3 | 2% |
| Assistant General Counsel | 2 | 2% |
Legal Counsel jobs by listed location
| Location | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC, United States | 80 | 66% |
| McLean, VA, United States | 19 | 16% |
| Arlington, VA, United States | 17 | 14% |
| Reston, VA, United States | 5 | 4% |
| Bethesda, MD, United States | 1 | 1% |
FAQ
- How many Legal Counsel jobs are listed in Washington, DC, United States?
- This page currently shows 125 Legal Counsel jobs in Washington, DC, United States.
- What salary data is available for Legal Counsel jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Washington metro ($174K P50, $110K-$216K P25-P75, 120 postings) and District of Columbia ($175K P50, $113K-$210K P25-P75, 87 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Legal Counsel roles in Washington, DC, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Amazon (8 jobs, 6%), Apple (7 jobs, 5%), Google (6 jobs, 4%), Anduril Industries (5 jobs, 4%), and Snowflake (5 jobs, 4%).
- What seniority levels are common for Legal Counsel jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Senior (58 jobs, 46%), Mid (41 jobs, 33%), Entry (22 jobs, 18%), and Intern (4 jobs, 3%).
- What work schedules are common for Legal Counsel jobs in Washington, DC, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (125 jobs, 100%).
- What Legal Counsel job titles are common in Washington, DC, United States?
- Common titles include Associate General Counsel (4 jobs, 3%), Senior Counsel (4 jobs, 3%), General Counsel (3 jobs, 2%), Paralegal (3 jobs, 2%), and Assistant General Counsel (2 jobs, 2%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (125 of 125). Senior-level roles account for 58 of 125 listings. 75 of 125 visible postings include structured pay data.
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UpGuard
Jun 26- Corporate & Governance Manage corporate legal activities, including governance, equity administration, and any M&A or financing activity as…
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020 Cisco Systems, Inc.
Jun 25- Serve as the IP team's legal intelligence function on AI: translating USPTO mentorship, Copyright Office reports, Federal Circuit decisions…
- Work with the patent team to advise them on AI-specific patent-related strategies, including AI-assisted inventorship documentation and any…
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Jun 23- The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will provide support to attorneys in the Litigation & Claims Groups in the Corporate Legal department.
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Jun 22- Manage compliance for commercial and corporate agreements.
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