General-Counsel for hire in Aurora, IL

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    5%
    Analysis Skills
    5%
    Organizational Skills
    5%
  • Education level

    Doctorate
    94%
    Master's degree
    4%
    Associate's degree
    2%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    90%
    6-10 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • Zurich North America
    • ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
    • Robert Half
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    More than 5 years
    50%

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Last updated: Nov 13, 2026

General Counsel: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Aurora, IL: $258,783 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $171,338 – $390,857 yearly
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  • Associate Legal Counsel

    Naperville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsResearchLegal ResearchLitigation
  • Attorney

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Bar

    Skills

    ResearchLegal ResearchLegal WritingLegal DraftingRegulatory ComplianceCompliance Management
  • Public Guardian

    Naperville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CBar

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunity RelationsCommunity Partnership Development
  • Founder & President

    Naperville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    Public SpeakingPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadership
  • Associate General Counsel

    Naperville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Bar

    Skills

    SaaS PlatformsExperience with SaaS (As Product Category for Technical Sales Engineers)SaaSInformation SecurityResearchLegal Research
  • Commercial Counsel

    Geneva, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Bar

    Skills

    ContractsContract NegotiationNegotiationNew Product DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentDeveloping New Products

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What's the average time to fill a general counsel role?

The average time to fill a general counsel role is 9 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do general-counsel tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a general counsel include: communication skills, analysis skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for general-counsel?

Common licenses or certifications for general-counsel include: Bar, Driver's License and Paralegal Certificate.

What are some job titles related to general-counsel?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general-counsel include: associate general counsel, commercial counsel and associate legal counsel.

What level of education is common for a general counsel?

Doctorate is the most common level of education for a general counsel in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a general counsel?

Most general-counsel have 21 years of professional experience.

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