Counsel for hire in San Jose, CA
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills6%Research4%Legal Writing4%Education level
Doctorate77%Master's degree10%Bachelor's degree6%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years40%Current company
AIG
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APPLIED MATERIALS
Time at current job
2-5 years78%1-2 years11%More than 5 years11%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,496 profiles for Counsel in San Jose, CA
Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Counsel: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Jose, CA: $174,179 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $88,227 – $343,870 yearly
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Associate Attorney
Milpitas, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipResearchLegal ResearchLegal Counsel
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
WestlawLexisnexisLegal Research DatabasesBloombergSkills
LitigationResearchLegal ResearchContractsGujaratiLegal WritingLitigation Paralegal/Case Manager
Sunnyvale, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseParalegal CertificateSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipPersonal Assistant ExperienceAnalysis SkillsAssociate General Counsel
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
California Labor LawAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipBambooLegal WritingAssociate
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Intellectual Property LawBarSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareContractor - Commercial Licensing Counsel
San Jose, California
Licenses & certifications
Certified Compliance & Ethics ProfessionalBarSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsBilingualForeign Language ProficiencyEnglish
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What's the average time to fill a counsel role?
The average time to fill a counsel role is 82 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, research and legal writing.
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: associate attorney, associate general counsel and contractor - commercial licensing counsel.
What level of education is common for a counsel?
Doctorate is the most common level of education for a counsel in San Jose, CA, 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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