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Moody

Chief Counsel, IP, Trust & Cyber

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$281 - $407/hr

Chief Counsel, IP, Trust & Cyber (14486) At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today's risks into tomorrow's opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where ...

The Walt Disney Company

Counsel - ESPN

Bristol, CT · On-site

$151K - $195K/yr

Counsel - ESPN Req ID: 10148593 The Counsel in ESPN's Legal Department will assist the Deputy Chief Counsel, Assistant Chief Counsel and other attorneys in fulfilling the legal affairs and ...

City of New York

Senior Counsel

Manhattan, NY

$152K - $207K/yr

The Office of the Chief Counsel to the Mayor and City Hall provides legal and strategic guidance to the Mayor and senior policymakers in City Hall on a broad range of matters, including policy ...

BAE Systems

Senior Counsel

Arlington, VA · On-site

$160K - $218K/yr

To assist the Deputy Chief Counsel in providing legal advice and representation involving all matters where the Company, including its subsidiaries and affiliates is, or would be, a party. These ...

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How much do chief counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief counsel in the United States is $153,084.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chief counsel?

Chief Counsel are the senior legal officers within an organization, typically responsible for overseeing all legal matters, providing legal advice to executives and the board, and ensuring the organization complies with laws and regulations. They often manage a legal team and coordinate with external law firms when needed. Chief Counsel play a key strategic role, helping to guide decision-making from a legal perspective and protect the organization from legal risks.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a chief counsel?

To thrive as a Chief Counsel, you need extensive legal expertise, leadership experience, and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active bar admission. Familiarity with compliance management systems, legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, and risk assessment tools is typically required. Strong decision-making, negotiation, and communication skills help build trust with stakeholders and guide teams effectively. These competencies are crucial for safeguarding the organization’s legal interests and ensuring sound governance and risk management.

What are some common challenges faced by a chief counsel when balancing legal risk and business goals?

Chief Counsel often need to navigate the delicate balance between minimizing legal risk and supporting the organization's strategic objectives. This requires a deep understanding of both the legal landscape and the company's broader business priorities. Common challenges include advising on complex regulatory issues, ensuring compliance while enabling innovation, and communicating legal risks in ways that are clear and actionable for non-legal stakeholders. Effective Chief Counsel build strong relationships across departments and proactively anticipate legal implications of business decisions to support sustainable growth.

What is the difference between Chief Counsel vs Corporate Counsel?

AspectChief CounselCorporate Counsel
CredentialsJD, bar admission, extensive legal experienceJD, bar admission, legal experience
Work EnvironmentSenior legal leadership, strategic decision-makingLegal advisory, contract review, compliance
Employer & IndustryCorporations, law firms, government agenciesCorporations, law firms, non-profits
Search & Comparison IntentHigh-level legal management, leadership rolesLegal advisory, day-to-day legal work

Chief Counsel typically holds a senior leadership role overseeing legal strategy and management, while Corporate Counsel focuses on providing legal advice and handling daily legal matters within a company. Both roles require a JD and bar admission, but the Chief Counsel is more involved in strategic decision-making and leadership.

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Infographic showing various Chief Counsel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $153,084 per year, or $73.6 per hour.

Assistant Chief Counsel

Department of Transportation

Washington, DC • On-site

$169K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

California Conservation Corps rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

545th of 854 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

This position serves as Assistant Chief Counsel, Enforcement and Litigation Division, Office of Chief Counsel, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
 

Qualifications:

To qualify, your experience should include experience and education equal or equivalent to the following:
GRADE 15 - You must possess a law degree and bar membership in good standing.

  • Experience interpreting and applying safety statutes and regulations and supporting development and /or implementation of national enforcement policies and guidance is highly relevant.
  • Experience leading and/or supervising attorneys and other legal staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

  • Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
  • Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
  • Interpersonal Skills (‡) - Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
  • Writing (*) - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education:

MANDATORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
In order to qualify for this position, candidates must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree, and must currently be a member in good standing of the bar of a State or Territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.  

Employment Type: OTHER

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