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Senior Legal Counsel Jobs
112 open senior Legal Counsel roles across the US.
Latest senior Legal Counsel jobs
Managing Legal Counsel - Privacy
4 days agoSenior Legal Counsel
4 days agoSenior Legal Counsel, Khan Kids
4 days agoLegal Counsel
4 days agoDirector & Senior Legal Counsel
5 days agoLegal Counsel
5 days agoLegal Counsel
5 days agoCIB Securitization Senior Legal Counsel, Executive Director
6 days agoDirector, Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial
6 days agoDirector, Senior Legal Counsel - Mobile Commercial Contracts
6 days agoCorporate Lawyer (Legal Counsel Expert)
6 days agoCorporate Lawyer (Legal Counsel Expert)
6 days agoCorporate Lawyer (Legal Counsel Expert)
6 days agoSenior Legal Counsel, Employment
7 days agoSenior Legal Counsel, Corporate Sustainability
7 days agoLegal Counsel, Litigation – San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid)(979-SLS)
7 days agoAmericas Legal Counsel
7 days agoLegal Counsel - Content Safety, Product & Privacy
7 days agoLegal Counsel - Content Safety, Product & Privacy
7 days agoAssociate Sr. Legal Counsel – Compliance Investigations
8 days agoMarket overview
The US market for Senior Legal Counsel roles currently holds 133 open positions, reflecting steady demand across technology, defense, and software sectors. Hiring managers seek candidates with 5-8+ years of experience to manage expansive scopes, including overseeing complex commercial agreements and guiding cross-functional teams on regulatory compliance. At this level, roles blend individual contributor responsibilities—such as drafting intricate contracts and mitigating intellectual property risks—with leadership duties, like mentoring junior counsel and shaping corporate governance strategies; expect a 60/40 split favoring strategic advisory over pure execution, unlike mid-level positions that focus more on tactical support. Senior Legal Counsel positions command premium compensation, often 30-50% above mid-level equivalents, to attract expertise in high-stakes environments. Leading employers driving this demand include Palantir with seven openings for roles emphasizing risk management in data-driven operations, Jobgether also posting seven positions requiring strong contract negotiation skills for platform scaling, and Anduril Industries with three spots focused on employment law amid rapid growth. Key skills in demand encompass contract negotiation for commercial deals, regulatory compliance to navigate federal frameworks, and risk management to safeguard organizational objectives. For candidates with 5-8+ years, tailor your application by quantifying leadership impact—such as leading a compliance overhaul that reduced exposure by a specific percentage—to stand out in this competitive field.
Top hiring employers
- crusoe9 open roles
- sec6 open roles
- blueorigin4 open roles
- troweprice3 open roles
- adobe3 open roles
Frequently asked questions
What is the average compensation for a senior Legal Counsel?+
The median posted midpoint salary for senior Legal Counsel roles in Jobply's index is $225,000. Total compensation (including equity and bonus) is typically higher than the posted base range.
Which companies hire the most senior Legal Counsels?+
crusoe currently has the most open senior Legal Counsel roles in Jobply's index. Other top employers include crusoe, sec, blueorigin.
Do these senior Legal Counsel roles include management responsibility?+
Some do — look for titles containing "Lead", "Principal", or "Manager". The majority are senior individual-contributor (IC) roles; the job description will state expected scope.
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