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 memoranda

Performing due diligence for a potential transaction involving the company

Representing the company in a court of law, administrative body or tribunal

Analyzing and summarizing legal documents

Negotiating with outside parties, outside counsel, vendors and clients

Anticipating 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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