Counsel for hire in Boston, MA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Analysis Skills6%Legal Writing6%Education level
Doctorate91%Master's degree6%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
National Grid
Panera Bread
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Time at current job
2-5 years38%Less than a year25%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,487 profiles for Counsel in Boston, MA
Last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Counsel: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Boston, MA: $150,133 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $89,040 – $253,143 yearly
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Boston, Massachusetts
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Everett, Massachusetts
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What's the average time to fill a counsel role?
The average time to fill a counsel role is 81 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do counsel tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a counsel include: communication skills, analysis skills and legal writing.
What licenses or certifications are common for counsel?
Common licenses or certifications for counsel include: Bar, Driver's License and Certified Notary Public.
What are some job titles related to counsel?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to counsel include: staff attorney, legal counsel and legal specialist.
What level of education is common for a counsel?
Doctorate is the most common level of education for a counsel in Boston, MA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a counsel?
Most counsel have 14 years of professional experience.
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