General-Counsel for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Analysis Skills8%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills6%Education level
Doctorate94%Master's degree6%Years of experience
Less than a year2%1-2 years4%3-5 years6%Current company
Allspring Global Investments, LLCAMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION (ADA)American Financial Management
Time at current job
Less than a year19%1-2 years19%2-5 years38%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
General Counsel: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $232,176 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $146,502 – $367,953 yearly
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Chicago, Illinois
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PatentsCertified Information Privacy ProfessionalPatent LawBarSkills
Supervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsVice-President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Chicago, Illinois
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SHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalGlobal Professional in Human ResourcesSenior Professional in Human ResourcesSkills
Organization DesignLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSenior Associate General Counsel
Chicago, Illinois
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Driver's LicenseBarSkills
Time ManagementPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperiencePresentation SkillsFractional Legal Consultant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsStrategic PlanningCybersecurityAIAssociate Attorney
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
LeadershipPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCorporate Counsel
Chicago, Illinois
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Certified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistBarSkills
Communication SkillsLegal WritingLegal DraftingResearchLegal ResearchContracts
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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 10 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: analysis skills, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a 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 attorney, assistant corporation counsel and staff attorney.
What level of education is common for a general counsel?
Doctorate is the most common level of education for a general counsel in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general counsel?
Most general-counsel have 17 years of professional experience.
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