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How much do chief litigation counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief litigation counsel in the United States is $162,454.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,500.00 and $191,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a chief litigation counsel?

Chief Litigation Counsel are senior legal professionals responsible for overseeing and managing all litigation matters within an organization. They lead the litigation team, develop legal strategies, and ensure legal compliance in all disputes and lawsuits that the company is involved in. Their role often includes advising executive leadership on legal risks, coordinating with outside counsel, and representing the organization's interests in court or settlement negotiations. This position requires extensive legal experience, strong leadership skills, and deep knowledge of litigation processes.

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

To thrive as a Chief Litigation Counsel, you need deep expertise in litigation strategy, case management, and legal analysis, typically backed by a J.D. degree and state bar admission. Familiarity with legal research platforms (such as Westlaw or LexisNexis), e-discovery tools, and litigation management systems is crucial. Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills distinguish top performers in this role. These skills and qualifications are vital to effectively protect the organization's interests, manage complex legal matters, and lead high-performing legal teams.

What are the main challenges chief litigation counsel typically face in managing large, complex legal cases?

Chief Litigation Counsel often encounter challenges such as coordinating across multiple teams, managing high-stakes litigation with tight deadlines, and handling large volumes of evidence and documentation. They must balance strategic oversight with hands-on involvement, ensuring that legal arguments are robust while also aligning with organizational goals. Staying current with evolving laws and effectively communicating with both internal stakeholders and external counsel are also critical aspects of the role.

What is the difference between Chief Litigation Counsel vs Litigation Attorney?

AspectChief Litigation CounselLitigation Attorney
CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), bar admission, extensive litigation experienceJuris Doctor (JD), bar admission, litigation experience
Work EnvironmentSenior leadership role, overseeing legal strategies and teamsHands-on legal work, representing clients in court
Employer & IndustryCorporate legal departments, law firms, large organizationsLaw firms, corporate legal teams, government agencies

Chief Litigation Counsel typically holds a senior leadership position, managing litigation strategies and teams, while Litigation Attorneys focus on representing clients and handling cases directly. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Chief Litigation Counsel job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $162,454 per year, or $78.1 per hour.

Supervisory Trial Attorney (Tax) (Strategic Litigation Counsel)

Louisville, KY • On-site

US Department of the Treasury
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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$147K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

U.S. Department Of The Treasury rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

With nearly 1,700 attorneys, IRS Chief Counsel is the largest tax law firm nationwide. Our attorneys are among top tax law practitioners and some of the very best legal minds found anywhere. Together with the IRS, we serve the public by applying the tax code with fairness and integrity. After pausing hiring in 2025, we now seek new law graduates and experienced attorneys to join us.
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Learn about our Legal DivisionsQualifications:

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements detailed below by the closing date of this announcement. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
To qualify for this position of Supervisory Trial Attorney (Tax) (Strategic Litigation Counsel) you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the closing of this announcement:
Basic Requirements for Supervisory Trial Attorney (Tax) (Strategic Litigation Counsel):

  • Possess at least the first professional law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association; AND
  • Applicants must be an active member in good standing of the bar of a State, U.S. Commonwealth, U.S. territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;

GS-15 Experience Requirements:

  • 1 year of general professional legal experience from any area of expertise; plus
  • 3 year(s) of professional legal tax experience

Professional Legal Tax Experience is defined as: 1) Thorough and comprehensive professional knowledge of and understanding of Federal tax statutes and regulations pertaining to Subchapter C corporations, and subchapter S corporations and partnerships; (2) Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of litigation strategies and procedures, including technology used in case work; and 3) The ability to apply sound judgment in developing and assessing settlement options/interests. At least one year of this experience must be equivalent to the work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).
Note: Only experience gained after Bar Admission may be credited as Professional Legal Experience.

Education Substitution: An LL.M. degree in the field of the position (taxation) may be substituted for the one year of the general legal experience listed above.
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
Time in Grade Requirement for GS-15: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).

Education:For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).Employment Type: OTHER

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