Counsel for hire in San Jose, CA

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    1,486

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Leadership7%
    Communication Skills6%
    Strategic Planning4%
  • Education level

    Doctorate50%
    Master's degree25%
    Bachelor's degree21%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years4%
    6-10 years22%
  • Current company

    AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC (Largest semiconductor OSAT; sites in Asia
    ANATOMAGE, INC (A Market Leader in Medical Virtualization Technology)
    Annexon, Inc
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year8%
    1-2 years17%
    2-5 years39%

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Last updated: Aug 31, 2026

Counsel: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Jose, CA: $197,415 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $105,425$369,673 yearly

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  • Independent Consultant

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Human ResourcesHuman ResourcesTrainingHuman Resource ManagementProfessional in Human Resources

    Skills

    Organization DesignStrategic PlanningOrganizational SkillsManagementHuman Resources ManagementHuman Resources
  • Associate

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Intellectual Property LawBar

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Associate General Counsel

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    California Labor LawAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipBambooLegal Writing
  • Senior Manager, Global People Operations

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Project ManagerProfessional in Human Resources

    Skills

    LeadershipHeadcount ReportingStrategic PlanningOrganization DesignSupervising ExperienceOrganizational Skills
  • Associate Attorney

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    Communication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsPublic SpeakingResearch
  • Criminal Defense, Family and Civil Attorney

    San Jose, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFrenchForeign Language ProficiencySpanishGerman

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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: leadership, communication skills and strategic planning.

What licenses or certifications are common for a counsel?

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

What are some job titles related to counsel?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to counsel include: general counsel, associate attorney and associate general 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 17 years of professional experience.

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