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Legal counsel pay in New York City

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$186,819median$123,906–245,000typical range, 25th to 75th percentile620jobs with stated pay78%of 817 listings state pay

  1. 18Under $50k
  2. 71$50k–100k
  3. 131$100k–150k
  4. 111$150k–200k, includes the median
  5. 143$200k–250k
  6. 67$250k–300k
  7. 79$300k and up
  1. Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney - MidlevelAshurst Perkins Coie US LLPNew York City, NY + 3 moreFull-time · Hybrid$260,000–365,000
  2. Mergers & Acquisitions Associate Attorney - SeniorAshurst Perkins Coie US LLPNew York City, NY + 3 moreFull-time · Hybrid$390,000–420,000
  3. Assistant General CounselPlanned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$130,000–140,000
  4. Commercial Counsel FellowshipRunwayNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · Remote$140,000–190,000
  5. Commercial counselWRITERSan Francisco, NY + 4 moreFull-time · Hybrid$170,000–223,000
  6. Workers Compensation ParalegalMorgan & Morgan, P.A.New York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$70,000–85,000
  7. Director, Trading DocumentationCIBCNew York City, NYFull-time · Remote, Hybrid, On-site$150,000
  8. M&A AssociateHerbert Smith Freehills KramerNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$310,000–420,000
  9. Legal Counsel, Product and DigitalThe Nielsen CompanyNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$97,700–162,800
  10. Sr. Commercial Counsel, Public SectorSpaceXAIPalo Alto, NY + 3 moreFull-time · On-site$176,000–242,000
  11. Founding Legal Counsel & Strategic OperationsGarageNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$200,000–275,000
  12. Personal Injury Attorney, New YorkTopDog Law LLCNew York City, NYFull-time · Remote$125,000
  13. M&A AssociateExchange House Services LimitedNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$310,000–420,000
  14. Associate Director, Gift AgreementsUrban Future LabNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$100,000
  15. Associate Director, Gift AgreementsNew York UniversityNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$100,000
  16. Legal Department AssistantResearch Foundation of The City University of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$32–38 / hr
  17. Assistant General CounselCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$75,992–108,786
  18. Administrative Law JudgeCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$177,947
  19. Judicial Bankruptcy ClerkHerbert Smith Freehills KramerNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$225,000–310,000
  20. Judicial Bankruptcy ClerkExchange House Services LimitedNew York City, NYContract · On-site$225,000–310,000
  21. Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel, National Prison ProjectACLU - National OfficeNew York City, DC + 2 moreFull-time · Hybrid$96,069–120,009
  22. Registered Fund Attorney - Senior Vice PresidentiCapitalNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$240,000–280,000
  23. Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, EnergyCoreWeaveNew York City, NY + 4 moreFull-time · On-site$275,000–330,000
  24. Senior Associate, LegalBrookfield Asset ManagementNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$300,000–335,000
  25. Legal Director, Global Trade Compliance CounselArrow ElectronicsWashington, AR + 3 moreFull-time · Remote$204,800–302,500
  26. Leveraged Finance Associate (New York)DLA Piper LLP (US)New York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$235,000–390,000
  27. Commercial CounselHexNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$185,000–228,000
  28. Assistant General CounselLindblad ExpeditionsNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$230,000–245,000
  29. Medical Malpractice Associate AttorneyWilson ElserNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$140,000–190,000
  30. Paralegal Specialist (Antitrust Litigation)Goodwin ProcterWashington, NY + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$150,000–165,000
  31. CounselAccreteNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$160,000–200,000
  32. Senior Corporate Counsel, Real Estate Global InfrastructureGoogleSan Francisco, NY + 6 moreFull-time · On-site$275,000–382,000
  33. Associate Commercial Counsel, ResearchGoogleNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$217,000–314,000
  34. Regulatory AttorneyPalantir Technologies Inc.New York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$135,000–200,000
  35. Senior commercial counselWRITERSan Francisco, NY + 4 moreFull-time · Hybrid$201,000–263,000
  36. Vice President, U.S. Registered Funds Legal CounselBlackRockNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$215,000
  37. General Liability Associate AttorneyWilson ElserNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$130,000–150,000
  38. Senior Legal Counsel - M&ACencoraNew York City, NYFull-time · Remote, On-site$119,100–186,560
  39. Junior Litigation CounselFora FinancialNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$90,000–100,000
  40. Commercial CounselPlaidNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$188,000–225,000
  41. Director, Product CounselAxonNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$227,500–270,000
  42. Associate Attorney - Private Equity / Mergers & AcquisitionsLippes Mathias LLPNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · Remote, Hybrid, On-site$125,000–170,000
  43. Associate Attorney - Private Equity / Mergers & AcquisitionsLippes Mathias LLPNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · Remote, Hybrid, On-site$125,000–170,000
  44. Appeals and Complex Motions Associate AttorneyWilson ElserNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$130,000–150,000
  45. Assistant General Counsel - Insurance Regulatory and Transactional SupportStarr Insurance CompaniesNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$275,000–300,000
  46. Team Leader / SupervisorCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$78,028
  47. ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSELCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$68,213–125,000
  48. Senior Legal & Commercial Affairs ManagerHavenly, Inc.New York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$150,000–200,000
  49. Counsel, Commercial & Legal OperationsRotheraNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$165,000–185,000
  50. Paralegal/Legal AnalystBrookfield Asset ManagementNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$90,000–115,000
  51. Syndicated Review AttorneyU.S. BankNew York City, NY + 6 moreFull-time · On-site$126,820–149,200
  52. Litigation AssociateBarnes & Thornburg LLPNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$235,000–365,000
  53. Litigation Associate Attorney – Appellate (Hybrid)Kahana & Feld LLPNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$115,000–200,000
  54. AI Strategist, Credit (Legal)HebbiaNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$200,000–250,000
  55. Vice President, Legal Assets & Litigation InvestingOaktree Capital ManagementNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$225,000–250,000
  56. Staff AttorneyNew York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG)New York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$90,262–100,532
  57. Pro Bono Litigation AttorneyDavis Polk & Wardwell LLPNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$240,000–280,000
  58. Patent Prosecution Associate Attorney – MidlevelAshurst Perkins Coie US LLPNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$260,000–390,000
  59. Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Real Estate - GeneralistThomson ReutersNew York City, DC + 4 moreFull-time · Hybrid$137,900
  60. Senior Legal Counsel, US Global Asset ManagementBMONew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$120,000–250,000
  61. Associate Attorney - Commercial LeasingForrest JohnsonNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$175,000–250,000
  62. Associate Attorney – LitigationForrest JohnsonNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$175,000–250,000
  63. HONORS Program 2027Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.New York City, NY + 13 moreFull-time · Hybrid$86,000–130,000
  64. Insurance Coverage Attorney - NYC/Westchester (Valhalla) / (hybrid office/remote)Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan LLPNew York City, NYFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$105,000–200,000
  65. 2028 Summer AssociateHerbert Smith Freehills KramerNew York City, NYInternship · On-site$225,000
  66. Commercial and International CounselMeckaNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$150,000–180,000
  67. ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL - APPEALSCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · Remote$87,737–188,235
  68. Corporate Counsel, AI LegalSalesforceSan Francisco, IL + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$172,500–260,100
  69. Principal, Transactions LawBlackRockNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$435,000
  70. Staff Attorney, Senior Staff Attorney, or Senior Counsel, National Security ProjectACLU - National OfficeNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$96,069–120,009
  71. SVP, Associate General Counsel, Technology & Enterprise ServicesLPL Employee ServicesNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$213,313–355,453
  72. Associate AttorneyAbrams Fensterman, LLPNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$110,000–125,000
  73. Assistant General Counsel, Data Strategy & SecurityGuardian LifeNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$178,690–293,560
  74. VP, Regulatory Counsel (Transactions, Projects, & Business Initiatives)RGA Reinsurance Company Hong Kong BranchNew York City, NY + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$180,220–268,400
  75. Senior Advisor, Affiliate Legal ProgramsACLU - National OfficeNew York City, DC + 3 moreFull-time · Hybrid$167,568
  76. Trade Finance CounselBBVA México, S.A.New York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$200,000–230,000
  77. Securitization LawyerMUFGNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$170,000–220,000
  78. Temporary Supervising Attorney, NYCSafe Passage ProjectNew York City, NYContract · Hybrid, On-site$105,000–120,000
  79. Restructuring Associate (Multi-Office)DLA Piper LLP (US)New York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$260,000–365,000
  80. Restructuring Associate (Multi-Office)DLA Piper LLP (US)New York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · Remote, Hybrid, On-site$225,000–235,000
  81. Associate General CounselCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · Remote, Hybrid, On-site$165,000
  82. Taxpayer Case AdvocateCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$62,868–87,748
  83. Supervising Attorney for Mental Health, Assigned Counsel PlanCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$68,213–175,000
  84. Homicide Assistant District AttorneyCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$122,000–178,000
  85. Assistant District Attorney - Youth Justice BureauCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$97,000–178,000
  86. Associate General CounselCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$95,000–100,000
  87. Executive Agency CounselCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$120,000–130,000
  88. Counsel, Voting Rights and Elections ProgramBrennan Center for JusticeNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$84,000–127,000
  89. Counsel, DemocracyBrennan Center for JusticeNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$84,000–127,000
  90. Underwriting Counsel - Environmental DivisionNational Interstate Insurance CompanyNew York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · Hybrid$117,000–165,000
  91. Manager, Counsel - Network Contracting Team Lead (Global Payment Network)Capital OneNew York City, NY + 2 moreFull-time · Hybrid$149,800–171,000
  92. Counsel, EnforcementFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.Boca Raton, NY + 12 moreFull-time · Hybrid$130,688–196,032
  93. Paralegal - TaxDLA Piper LLP (US)New York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid, On-site$50–66 / hr
  94. 2027 Post Conviction Litigation Summer Law Student InternInnocence ProjectNew York City, NYInternship · On-site$20 / hr
  95. Corporate CounselLexisNexis Risk SolutionsNew York City, FL + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$104,900–174,700
  96. Corporate CounselRELX Inc.New York City, FL + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$104,900–174,700
  97. Senior Trial AttorneyTravelersNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$136,100–224,500
  98. Corporate & Securities - Associate Attorney - MidlevelAshurst Perkins Coie US LLPNew York City, NYFull-time · Hybrid$260,000–390,000
  99. CAC Deputy Borough ChiefCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · On-site$68,213–187,716
  100. Staff CounselCity of New YorkNew York City, NYFull-time · Remote, Hybrid$95,450
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