Counsel for hire in New York, NY

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    14,825

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    9%
    Organizational Skills
    8%
    Analysis Skills
    7%
  • Education level

    Doctorate
    92%
    Master's degree
    8%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    70%
    6-10 years
    20%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Liberty Mutual Investments
    • BASF Corporation
    • Cirtec Medical Corporation
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    33%
    Less than a year
    22%
    2-5 years
    22%

Browse Indeed's database of 14,825 profiles for Counsel in New York, NY

Last updated: Nov 8, 2026

Counsel: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in New York, NY: $185,547 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $112,435 – $306,200 yearly
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  • Compliance Attorney (Contract)

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Bar

    Skills

    LeadershipAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLegal Writing
  • Attorney

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Notary PublicBar

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills
  • Litigation Associate

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    Series 7Paralegal CertificateBarLife & Health Insurance License

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementParalegal ExperiencePublic SpeakingCommunication Skills
  • Attorney Reviewer

    Hoboken, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    CDLCertified Notary PublicDriver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsManagementCommunication SkillsFIFRAContracts
  • Associate Attorney

    New York, New York State

    Licenses & certifications

    WestlawLexisnexisResearchLegal Research DatabasesLegal Research

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareResearchLegal ResearchLegal Writing
  • Executive Director, Associate General Counsel

    Secaucus, New Jersey

    Licenses & certifications

    Patent Bar LicenseBar

    Skills

    Communication SkillsIntellectual Property LawIntellectual Property RegulationsBusiness IntelligenceGeneral CounselLegal Experience

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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, organizational skills and analysis skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for counsel?

Common licenses or certifications for counsel include: Bar, Certified Notary Public and Driver's License.

What are some job titles related to counsel?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to counsel include: attorney reviewer, associate attorney and ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY.

What level of education is common for a counsel?

Doctorate is the most common level of education for a counsel in New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a counsel?

Most counsel have 18 years of professional experience.

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