General-Counsel for hire in Washington, DC
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills7%Leadership6%Analysis Skills6%Education level
Doctorate92%Master's degree8%Years of experience
Less than a year4%3-5 years6%6-10 years16%Current company
AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly
AddrexAmerican University
Time at current job
Less than a year18%1-2 years5%2-5 years49%
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Last updated: Sep 9, 2026
General Counsel: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Washington, DC: $243,726 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $151,448 – $392,232 yearly
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Attorney Foreign Language Specialist
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Fitness InstructorYogaCertified Yoga InstructorYoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)BarSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingResearchSenior Counsel
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Certified Information Privacy ProfessionalProperty & Casualty LicenseCPCUBarSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLegal WritingLegal DraftingResearchAssociate General Counsel -Regulatory
Bethesda, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
PatentsPatent Bar LicenseBarSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsResearchLegal ResearchLegal WritingLegal DraftingCounsel
Washington, District of Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseBarSkills
Presentation SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsGeneral Counsel
Arlington, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
BarSkills
ContractsRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementContract NegotiationNegotiationLeadershipContract Counsel
Alexandria, Virginia
Licenses & certifications
BarSkills
Presentation SkillsResearchLegal ResearchContractsEmployment LawEmployment & Labor 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 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: communication skills, leadership and analysis skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for a general counsel?
Common licenses or certifications for general-counsel include: Bar, Driver's License and Certified Notary Public.
What are some job titles related to general-counsel?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general-counsel include: senior counsel II, attorney foreign language specialist and senior counsel.
What level of education is common for a general counsel?
Doctorate is the most common level of education for a general counsel in Washington, DC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a general counsel?
Most general-counsel have 19 years of professional experience.
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