In-House Counsel (0-3 years experience) in Los Angeles, CA

In-House Counsel (0-3 years of experience) Job Description

In-house counsel provides legal research and advice and other legal assistance as directed by the general counsel (GC), deputy GC and other senior-level lawyers in the corporate legal department. This position also may provide counsel to management within the company and coordinate with outside legal counsel. Depending on the industry or size of the company, in-house counsel may be placed in a specialized division within the legal department, such as litigation, real estate or regulatory compliance.In-house counsel must have a juris doctor (JD) and excellent analytical, communication, diplomatic, research and writing skills. Employers may hire candidates straight out of law school for this position or require that they have one to three years of experience working for a law firm or corporate legal department.

Typical in-house counsel (0-3 years of experience) duties:

Researching and analyzing law for the preparation of legal memorandaPerforming due diligence for a potential transaction involving the companyRepresenting the company in a court of law, administrative body or tribunalAnalyzing and summarizing legal documentsNegotiating with outside parties, outside counsel, vendors and clientsAnticipating and mitigating potential legal problems involving the company

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Salary for In-House Counsel (0-3 years experience) in Los Angeles, CA
121175 - 174885
25th percentile
121175
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
148685
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
174885
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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