General Counsel for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Analysis Skills9%Communication Skills8%Organizational Skills7%Education level
Doctorate90%Master's degree8%Bachelor's degree2%Years of experience
1-2 years2%3-5 years4%6-10 years20%Current company
ABBOTT LABORATORIES / ABBVIE INCAirdo Werwas, LLCBLP AdvisorsTime at current job
Less than a year14%1-2 years12%2-5 years37%
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Last updated: Jul 25, 2026
General Counsel: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $207,000 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $121,288 – $353,281 yearly
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Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIICBCPCertified Safety ProfessionalConfined Space CertificationEMT CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSkills
EMT ExperienceStrategic PlanningLeadershipISO 14001ISO 14000 FamilyEnvironmental Management SystemsAssociate Attorney
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
WestlawLexisnexisLegal Research DatabasesBarSkills
Time ManagementSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsWestlawAssistant General Counsel
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Property & Casualty LicenseInsurance Producer LicenseDriver's LicenseBarSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceNegotiationSenior Attorney
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementStrategic PlanningLeadershipAttorney-Adviser
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLitigationWriting SkillsLegal WritingAssistant Corporation Counsel
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
Personal Assistant ExperienceStrategic PlanningAnalysis SkillsSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills
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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 5 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 Insurance Producer License.
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 senior 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 29 years of professional experience.
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