Counsel for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Analysis Skills8%Organizational Skills6%Education level
Doctorate94%Master's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years8%3-5 years10%Current company
Allspring Global Investments, LLCAxiom, TransactionalBest Vanderlaan and HarringtonTime at current job
Less than a year26%1-2 years17%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Counsel: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $155,480 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $85,267 – $283,512 yearly
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Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
PatentsCertified Information Privacy ProfessionalPatent LawBarSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsAssociate Attorney
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsSenior Associate General Counsel
Chicago, Illinois
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Driver's LicenseBarSkills
Time ManagementPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsDeputy Chief Legal Counsel
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
BarSkills
Presentation SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsWestlawLexisnexisAssociate Attorney
Chicago, Illinois
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BarSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsResearchLegal ResearchContract Litigation Attorney
Chicago, Illinois
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What's the average time to fill a counsel role?
The average time to fill a counsel role is 106 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 organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a counsel?
Common licenses or certifications for counsel include: Bar, Driver's License and Certified Information Privacy Professional.
What are some job titles related to counsel?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to counsel include: associate attorney, staff attorney and senior associate general counsel.
What level of education is common for a counsel?
Doctorate is the most common level of education for a counsel in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a counsel?
Most counsel have 16 years of professional experience.
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