Counsel for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Analysis Skills8%Leadership7%Education level
Doctorate92%Master's degree6%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years8%6-10 years20%Current company
AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly
AddrexAmerican Association for JusticeTime at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years9%2-5 years44%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
Counsel: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $201,562 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $108,297 – $375,147 yearly
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Counsel (Contract) – Global Litigation & Commercial Law
Silver Spring, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Series 7Series 24Series 6Series 66BarSkills
LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceComplianceSecurities & Exchange CommissionFINRASecurities Law Compliance Support ExperienceAssociate General Counsel -Regulatory
Bethesda, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
PatentsPatent Bar LicenseBarSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsResearchLegal ResearchLegal WritingLegal DraftingPro Bono Attorney
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
Public SpeakingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsTime ManagementResearchAttorney Specialist
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
CPRBarSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipStrategic PlanningPresentation SkillsCounsel
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
Presentation SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsStaff Attorney
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
BarSkills
AppealsLegal Appeal DraftingAppeal Preparation AssistanceLitigationLegal Client Representation ExperienceImmigration Law
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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 leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a counsel?
Common licenses or certifications for counsel include: Bar, Driver's License and Certified Notary Public.
What are some job titles related to counsel?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to counsel include: pro bono attorney, allergan corporate counsel divestiture IP DUE diligence substantive review and staff attorney.
What level of education is common for a counsel?
Doctorate is the most common level of education for a counsel in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a counsel?
Most counsel have 19 years of professional experience.
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