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Legal counsel pay in Chicago

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$175,000median$117,025–219,725typical range, 25th to 75th percentile151jobs with stated pay69%of 227 listings state pay

  1. 1Under $50k
  2. 19$50k–100k
  3. 39$100k–150k
  4. 34$150k–200k, includes the median
  5. 34$200k–250k
  6. 16$250k–300k
  7. 8$300k and up
  1. Commercial counselWRITERSan Francisco, NY + 4 moreFull-time · Hybrid$170,000–223,000
  2. Securities Department DirectorIllinois Secretary of StateChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$90,000–160,000
  3. Senior Legal CounselNorthern TrustFort Myers, TX + 7 moreFull-time · On-site$160,100–272,300
  4. Senior Corporate Counsel, Real Estate Global InfrastructureGoogleSan Francisco, NY + 6 moreFull-time · On-site$275,000–382,000
  5. Senior commercial counselWRITERSan Francisco, NY + 4 moreFull-time · Hybrid$201,000–263,000
  6. Director, Legal CounselPayPalSan Jose, DC + 5 moreFull-time · Hybrid$218,000–323,950
  7. Sr Manager, Sr. CounselOmnicellChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$157,371–225,000
  8. Senior Counsel - CommercialGE VernovaChicago, ILFull-time · Remote$127,500–212,500
  9. IP Litigation Legal AssistantBenesch LawChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$85,000–110,000
  10. Associate Attorney - Trial & DefenseClyde & Co Clasis Singapore Pte. Ltd.Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$135,000–150,000
  11. Counsel, Commercial & Legal OperationsRotheraNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$165,000–185,000
  12. Senior Counsel - Public AffairsZones LLCAuburn, TX + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$195,000
  13. Associate Counsel (Remote)JerryLas Vegas, FL + 6 moreFull-time · Remote$105,000–150,000
  14. Legal Researcher (Remote)JerryLas Vegas, FL + 6 moreFull-time · Remote$80,000–110,000
  15. HONORS Program 2027Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.New York City, NY + 13 moreFull-time · Hybrid$86,000–130,000
  16. Legal InternCboe Global MarketsChicago, ILInternship · Hybrid$22–42 / hr
  17. Corporate Counsel, AI LegalSalesforceSan Francisco, IL + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$172,500–260,100
  18. Legal Intern - Summer 2027MacArthur FoundationChicago, ILInternship · Hybrid$30 / hr
  19. Restructuring Associate (Multi-Office)DLA Piper LLP (US)New York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$260,000–365,000
  20. Restructuring Associate (Multi-Office)DLA Piper LLP (US)New York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · Remote, Hybrid, On-site$225,000–235,000
  21. Staff Attorney, TransactionalBDO USAChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$100,000–180,000
  22. Associate Product Counsel, AdsGoogleWashington, DC + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$217,000–314,000
  23. Counsel - Procurement & Commercial ContractsClune ConstructionChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$139,000–214,000
  24. Assistant General Counsel - IT and Commercial ContractsAECOMChicago, ILFull-time · Remote$180,000–280,000
  25. Senior Legal Specialist, Marketing and Intellectual PropertyConagra Brands, Inc.Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$82,000–120,000
  26. Life Science Patent Prosecution AssociateBarnes & Thornburg LLPChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$215,000–295,000
  27. Manager, Counsel - Network Contracting Team Lead (Global Payment Network)Capital OneNew York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · Hybrid$149,800–171,000
  28. Senior Legal Specialist, Marketing and Intellectual PropertyConagra BrandsChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$82,000–120,000
  29. Director, Associate General Counsel: Product LegalCiscoWashington, DC + 5 moreFull-time · Hybrid$239,700–303,800
  30. Counsel, EnforcementFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.Boca Raton, NY + 12 moreFull-time · Hybrid$130,688–196,032
  31. Sr Legal CounselPayPalWashington, DC + 4 moreFull-time · Hybrid$169,000–250,800
  32. Emerging Growth & Venture Capital Associate (Chicago)DLA Piper LLP (US)Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$235,000–435,000
  33. Assistant General Counsel - Canada/USCushman & WakefieldChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$187,000–220,000
  34. Senior CounselHumana Inc.Washington, IL + 1 moreFull-time · Remote$184,800–254,100
  35. Entry-Level Investment Funds Associate (3L Hire)DLA Piper LLP (US)Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$225,000
  36. Assistant General CounselRR Donnelley (RRD)Chicago, ILFull-time · Remote, On-site$129,500–207,200
  37. Senior Director, Associate Staff CounselGEICONew York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · Remote$210,000–350,000
  38. Wealth Management Legal InternNorthern TrustChicago, ILInternship · On-site$46 / hr
  39. Associate General Counsel - LitigationElevance HealthNew York City, IN + 15 moreFull-time · Hybrid$172,880–311,184
  40. Associate - Federal Judicial Clerks Only (Multi Office)DLA Piper LLP (US)New York City, NY + 16 moreFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$225,000–310,000
  41. Principal Corporate Counsel: Data Governance & RegulatoryCiscoWashington, DC + 2 moreFull-time · Hybrid$192,300–243,900
  42. Associate AttorneySegal McCambridgeChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$100,000–155,000
  43. Associate AttorneySegal McCambridgeChicago, ILFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$100,000–145,000
  44. Senior Paralegal (Litigation and IP)Crowell & MoringChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$81,000–120,000
  45. Health Insurance Claims SpecialistCrowell & MoringLos Angeles, NY + 8 moreFull-time · Remote$81,000–120,000
  46. English Contract AttorneyContact Government Services, LLCChicago, ILContract · Remote$27–40 / hr
  47. Litigation ParalegalSegal McCambridgeChicago, ILFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$60,000–85,000
  48. Principal Corporate Counsel: Security Governance and OperationsCiscoWashington, DC + 3 moreFull-time · Remote$192,300–243,900
  49. Senior Counsel, Professional Liability & LitigationEnvista Forensics PTY LTD.Atlanta, GA + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$200,000–275,000
  50. Contracts ManagerProlaioChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$100,000–130,000
  51. Associate Attorney - School LawTressler LLPChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$136,000–146,000
  52. Associate Attorney - LitigationTressler LLPChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$136,000–146,000
  53. Legal AssistantThe Brattle GroupChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$60,000–65,000
  54. Senior Counsel (Coverage Litigation)QBE InsuranceNew York City, IL + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$145,000–247,500
  55. OGC Tech/AI Counsel (Senior Manager)PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLCSan Francisco, NY + 3 moreFull-time · On-site$91,000–321,500
  56. Conflicts Staff AttorneyDavis Wright Tremaine LLPLos Angeles, DC + 6 moreFull-time · Remote$160,000–190,000
  57. Litigation Paralegal (Remote)O'Hagan MeyerChicago, ILFull-time · Remote$85,000–110,000
  58. Insurance Coverage Associate (1 yr of experience) - OC office Tressler LLPNew York City, IL + 2 moreFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$135,000–145,000
  59. Director, Assistant General CounselCboe Global MarketsNew York City, IL + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$233,750–343,750
  60. Restructuring & Special Situations Associate Attorney - Midlevel to SeniorAshurst Perkins Coie US LLPLos Angeles, NY + 5 moreFull-time · Hybrid$260,000–390,000
  61. Conflicts AttorneyAshurst Perkins Coie US LLPSeattle, WA + 10 moreFull-time · Hybrid$138,450–218,880
  62. Patent Engineer - Electrical/ComputerHanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLCChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$95,000–110,000
  63. Contracts Manager (Prolaio) KardiganChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$100,000–130,000
  64. Assistant General CounselCboe Global MarketsChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$233,750–302,500
  65. Sr. Counsel, Commercial (Healthcare & Life Sciences)DatabricksMountain View, IL + 5 moreFull-time · On-site$186,900–302,300
  66. Senior CounselReal ChemistryNew York City, IL + 3 moreFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$160,000–180,000
  67. Senior Associate AttorneyMeltzer Hellrung LLCChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$140,000–170,000
  68. Director and Asst Gen Cnsl - Litigation and EmploymentCME GroupChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$160,600–267,600
  69. Senior Counsel, Government ContractsInfleqtionLouisville, IL + 1 moreFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$220,000–270,000
  70. OCJ - Senior Division Attorney - Domestic Relations DivisionCircuit Court of Cook County, IllinoisChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$123,683
  71. OCJ - Law Clerk II - Domestic Violence DivisionCircuit Court of Cook County, IllinoisChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$85,130
  72. Associate Attorney - ChicagoClausen Miller P.C.Chicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$110,000–150,000
  73. Associate AttorneyMeltzer Hellrung LLCChicago, ILFull-time · Remote$80,000–110,000
  74. Healthcare AssociateBarnes & Thornburg LLPChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$295,000–370,000
  75. Procurement AttorneyTransUnion LLCBoca Raton, FL + 2 moreFull-time · Hybrid$90,000–150,000
  76. Sr. Counsel, Insurance LitigationDoorDashSan Francisco, CA + 2 moreFull-time · Remote, Hybrid, On-site$214,200–315,000
  77. Private Client Services Associate Attorney - MidlevelAshurst Perkins Coie US LLPSan Francisco, CA + 3 moreFull-time · Hybrid$365,000–420,000
  78. Senior Paralegal, Mergers & AcquisitionsThe Kraft Heinz CompanyChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$89,800–112,200
  79. Sr. Counsel, Regulatory CommercializationThe Kraft Heinz CompanyChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$164,200–205,200
  80. Assistant General Counsel and Associate Compliance OfficerShirley Ryan AbilityLabChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$128,500–213,300
  81. Senior Attorney or CounselLambda LegalChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$110,061–148,064
  82. Sr. Paralegal, CorporatePayPalSan Jose, DC + 5 moreFull-time · Hybrid$43–61 / hr
  83. Litigation ParlegalWanta ThomeMinneapolis, MN + 1 moreFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$28–39 / hr
  84. General Liability Associate AttorneyWilson ElserChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$150,000–180,000
  85. Regulatory Economist - Energy & EnvironmentEnvironmental Law & Policy CenterChicago, ILFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$100,000–110,000
  86. Senior Legal CounselWolters KluwerNew York City, IN + 5 moreFull-time · Hybrid$128,900–226,050
  87. Graduate Intern- Commercial Title Underwriting (Summer 2027)First AmericanChicago, ILInternship · On-site$18–24 / hr
  88. Graduate Intern- Commercial Title Underwriting (Summer 2027)First American Title CompanyChicago, ILInternship · On-site$30–34 / hr
  89. Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid)First AmericanChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$97,700–130,300
  90. Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid)First American Title CompanyChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid$97,700–130,300
  91. Payments & Product Partnerships Counsel, AmericasAdyenChicago, ILFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$160,000–230,000
  92. Senior CounselCboe Global MarketsNew York City, IL + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$172,975–254,375
  93. Director, Claim CounselRLI Insurance CompanyNew York City, NY + 3 moreFull-time · Hybrid$136,618–199,120
  94. OGC Supervisor - ConflictsLatham & Watkins LLPNew York City, NY + 7 moreFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$130,000–155,000
  95. Commercial Litigation Associate-Corporate Governance, Ownership and Merger/Acquisition Disputes (Mid-Level)Ice Miller LLPIndianapolis, IN + 5 moreFull-time · On-site$187,000–360,000
  96. Legal CounselIMC TradingChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$170,000–230,000
  97. Legal CounselIMCChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$170,000–230,000
  98. Sr Legal Counsel - Checkout and PayPalPayPalSan Jose, TX + 4 moreFull-time · Hybrid$176,500–262,350
  99. Senior Counsel, Competition & LitigationDoorDashSan Francisco, NY + 4 moreFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$214,200–315,000
  100. Healthcare ParalegalBarnes & Thornburg LLPChicago, ILFull-time · On-site$110,000–155,000
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