General-Counsel for hire in Seattle, WA

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    850

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    7%
    Organizational Skills
    7%
    Legal Writing
    5%
  • Education level

    Doctorate
    96%
    Master's degree
    4%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Dollar Tree, Inc
    • Fidelity National Financial, Inc
    • TRAVELERS
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years
    43%
    1-2 years
    29%
    2-5 years
    29%

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Last updated: Nov 6, 2026

General Counsel: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Seattle, WA: $262,171 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $176,725 – $388,929 yearly
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  • ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Legal ExperienceLaw Office ExperienceDriver's License

    Skills

    Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementPublic Speaking
  • Senior Associate Attorney (Employment & Corporate Matters)

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    SHRM Certified ProfessionalDriver's LicenseBarSenior Professional in Human Resources

    Skills

    California Labor LawOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsRisk ManagementCompliance
  • Associate Attorney

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Personal Lines LicenseBar

    Skills

    Legal WritingLegal DraftingNegotiationWriting SkillsResearchLegal Research
  • Court Counsel

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Bar

    Skills

    ResearchLegal ResearchLegal WritingLegal DraftingWriting SkillsProofreading
  • Principal Business & Legal Counsel

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    Bar

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipContractsIntellectual Property LawIntellectual Property Regulations
  • COUNSEL AND CONSULTANT

    Seattle, Washington State

    Licenses & certifications

    PatentsIntellectual Property LawU.s. Patent and Trademark Office ExperiencePatent LawBarPatent Application

    Skills

    NegotiationContractsPatentsAnalysis SkillsIntellectual Property LawPatent Law

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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, organizational skills and legal writing.

What licenses or certifications are common for general-counsel?

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

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 attorney general and senior associate attorney (employment & corporate matters).

What level of education is common for a general counsel?

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

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

Most general-counsel have 14 years of professional experience.

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