Counsel for hire in Chicago, IL
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5,291
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 9%
- Analysis Skills
- 9%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
Education level
- Doctorate
- 96%
- Master's degree
- 2%
- Bachelor's degree
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- 1-2 years
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Robert Half
OSF Healthcare
Tate & Lyle PLC
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 38%
- Less than a year
- 25%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
Browse Indeed's database of 5,291 profiles for Counsel in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026
Counsel: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $151,912 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $83,181 – $277,434 yearly
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Founder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
PatentsCertified Information Privacy ProfessionalPatent Bar LicenseBarSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSenior Associate
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
BarSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLegal WritingLegal DraftingAttorney
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
BarSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsEmployment LawEmployment & Labor LawAdministrative ExperienceDeputy Chief Legal Counsel
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
BarSkills
Presentation SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsWestlawLexisnexisLegal ResearchAdjunct Professor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
BarSkills
Analysis SkillsLegal WritingLegal DraftingResearchLegal ResearchGeneral CounselContract Attorney
Oak Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Information Privacy ProfessionalDriver's LicenseBarSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsParalegal ExperienceLitigationContractsContract Negotiation
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What's the average time to fill a counsel role?
The average time to fill a counsel role is 80 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 counsel?
Common licenses or certifications for counsel include: Bar, Driver's License and Paralegal Certificate.
What are some job titles related to counsel?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to counsel include: contract attorney, PRINCIPAL NETWORK SECURITY CONSULTANT and adjunct professor.
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 14 years of professional experience.
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