WI · On-site
$58.57 - $82/hr
Expat and foreign lawyers to join A-Law China Desk * You are an attorney-at-law in your country of origin or have practiced law as a legal counsel or legal advisor in your country of origin (China)
WI · On-site
$58.57 - $82/hr
Expat and foreign lawyers to join A-Law China Desk * You are an attorney-at-law in your country of origin or have practiced law as a legal counsel or legal advisor in your country of origin (China)
Paralegal, Global Markets (Structured Products)
New York, NY · On-site
$60K - $65K/yr
... foreign lawyer in a common-law or civil-law jurisdiction or related occupation. Ashurst New York's first-class team of structured products attorneys offers substantial industry expertise, and ...
Paralegal, Global Markets (Structured Products)
New York, NY · On-site
$60K - $65K/yr
... foreign lawyer in a common-law or civil-law jurisdiction or related occupation. Ashurst New York's first-class team of structured products attorneys offers substantial industry expertise, and ...
Paralegal, Global Markets (Structured Products)
New York, NY · Hybrid
$60K - $65K/yr
... foreign lawyer in a common-law or civil-law jurisdiction or related occupation. Ashurst New York's first-class team of structured products attorneys offers substantial industry expertise, and ...
Paralegal, Global Markets (Structured Products)
New York, NY · Hybrid
$60K - $65K/yr
... foreign lawyer in a common-law or civil-law jurisdiction or related occupation. Ashurst New York's first-class team of structured products attorneys offers substantial industry expertise, and ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal
New York, NY · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and ... The IP Foreign Filing Paralegal will provide support to clients, attorneys, paralegals and ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal
New York, NY · On-site
$90K - $120K/yr
With 800+ lawyers in key financial centers around the world, we are known for our pragmatic and ... The IP Foreign Filing Paralegal will provide support to clients, attorneys, paralegals and ...
Foreign Patent Paralegal
White Plains, NY · On-site +1
$60K - $98K/yr
... clients and attorneys to close out completed actions. Additional responsibilities include corresponding with clients regarding critical foreign deadlines and all phases of foreign prosecution ...
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Foreign Patent Paralegal
White Plains, NY · On-site +1
$60K - $98K/yr
... clients and attorneys to close out completed actions. Additional responsibilities include corresponding with clients regarding critical foreign deadlines and all phases of foreign prosecution ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
Responsibilities: 1. Establishes and maintains foreign patent files: opens files, prepares ... Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney. * Ability ...
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Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
Responsibilities: 1. Establishes and maintains foreign patent files: opens files, prepares ... Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney. * Ability ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
... attorneys during filing and prosecution of foreign patent applications. 5. Assists attorney in on ... going procedural aspects of prosecution. 6. Maintains and updates foreign filing docket. 7. ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Minneapolis, MN · On-site
$65K - $100K/yr
... attorneys during filing and prosecution of foreign patent applications. 5. Assists attorney in on ... going procedural aspects of prosecution. 6. Maintains and updates foreign filing docket. 7. ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
Responsibilities: 1. Establishes and maintains foreign patent files: opens files, prepares ... Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney. * Ability ...
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Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
Responsibilities: 1. Establishes and maintains foreign patent files: opens files, prepares ... Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney. * Ability ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
... attorneys during filing and prosecution of foreign patent applications. 5. Assists attorney in on ... going procedural aspects of prosecution. 6. Maintains and updates foreign filing docket. 7. ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
... attorneys during filing and prosecution of foreign patent applications. 5. Assists attorney in on ... going procedural aspects of prosecution. 6. Maintains and updates foreign filing docket. 7. ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
... attorneys during filing and prosecution of foreign patent applications. 5. Assists attorney in on ... going procedural aspects of prosecution. 6. Maintains and updates foreign filing docket. 7. ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
... attorneys during filing and prosecution of foreign patent applications. 5. Assists attorney in on ... going procedural aspects of prosecution. 6. Maintains and updates foreign filing docket. 7. ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Denver, CO · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
... attorneys during filing and prosecution of foreign patent applications. 5. Assists attorney in on ... going procedural aspects of prosecution. 6. Maintains and updates foreign filing docket. 7. ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Denver, CO · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
... attorneys during filing and prosecution of foreign patent applications. 5. Assists attorney in on ... going procedural aspects of prosecution. 6. Maintains and updates foreign filing docket. 7. ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
Responsibilities: 1. Establishes and maintains foreign patent files: opens files, prepares ... Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney. * Ability ...
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Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Atlanta, GA · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
Responsibilities: 1. Establishes and maintains foreign patent files: opens files, prepares ... Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney. * Ability ...
Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Denver, CO · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
Responsibilities: 1. Establishes and maintains foreign patent files: opens files, prepares ... Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney. * Ability ...
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Foreign Filing Paralegal (patent prosecution/hybrid)
Denver, CO · On-site
$75K - $100K/yr
Responsibilities: 1. Establishes and maintains foreign patent files: opens files, prepares ... Ability to work independently and meet critical deadlines under supervision of attorney. * Ability ...
... lawyers to meet the demands of our corporate partners and client base ... We work with over 100 domestic and foreign insurance companies, managing general agents, and dozens ...
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... lawyers to meet the demands of our corporate partners and client base ... We work with over 100 domestic and foreign insurance companies, managing general agents, and dozens ...
Lawyer, Applied AI Practice (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$225K - $260K/yr
Join to apply for the Lawyer, Applied AI Practice role at Baker McKenzie Base Pay Range $225,000.00 ... Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent, and U.S. State Bar membership * Experience in a leading ...
Lawyer, Applied AI Practice (San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$225K - $260K/yr
Join to apply for the Lawyer, Applied AI Practice role at Baker McKenzie Base Pay Range $225,000.00 ... Juris Doctor (JD) or foreign equivalent, and U.S. State Bar membership * Experience in a leading ...
... lawyers to meet the demands of our corporate partners and client base ... We work with over 100 domestic and foreign insurance companies, managing general agents, and dozens ...
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... lawyers to meet the demands of our corporate partners and client base ... We work with over 100 domestic and foreign insurance companies, managing general agents, and dozens ...
... lawyers to meet the demands of our corporate partners and client base ... We work with over 100 domestic and foreign insurance companies, managing general agents, and dozens ...
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... lawyers to meet the demands of our corporate partners and client base ... We work with over 100 domestic and foreign insurance companies, managing general agents, and dozens ...
Insurance Defense Lawyer (Partner Level)
Reno, NV · On-site
$170K - $230K/yr
... lawyers to meet the demands of our corporate partners and client base ... We work with over 100 domestic and foreign insurance companies, managing general agents, and dozens ...
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Insurance Defense Lawyer (Partner Level)
Reno, NV · On-site
$170K - $230K/yr
... lawyers to meet the demands of our corporate partners and client base ... We work with over 100 domestic and foreign insurance companies, managing general agents, and dozens ...
... lawyers to meet the demands of our corporate partners and client base ... We work with over 100 domestic and foreign insurance companies, managing general agents, and dozens ...
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... lawyers to meet the demands of our corporate partners and client base ... We work with over 100 domestic and foreign insurance companies, managing general agents, and dozens ...
Insurance Defense Lawyer (Partner Level)
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$170K - $230K/yr
... lawyers to meet the demands of our corporate partners and client base ... We work with over 100 domestic and foreign insurance companies, managing general agents, and dozens ...
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Insurance Defense Lawyer (Partner Level)
Las Vegas, NV · On-site
$170K - $230K/yr
... lawyers to meet the demands of our corporate partners and client base ... We work with over 100 domestic and foreign insurance companies, managing general agents, and dozens ...
Foreign Lawyer information
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$47K - $55.3K
3% of jobs
$55.3K - $63.5K
6% of jobs
$63.5K - $71.8K
7% of jobs
$78.2K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$71.8K - $80.1K
11% of jobs
$80.1K - $88.4K
16% of jobs
The median wage is $90.9K / yr.
$88.4K - $96.6K
22% of jobs
$101.4K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$96.6K - $104.9K
17% of jobs
$104.9K - $113.2K
6% of jobs
$113.2K - $121.5K
5% of jobs
$121.5K - $129.7K
1% of jobs
$129.7K - $138K
5% of jobs
$47K
$100.6K
$138K
How much do foreign lawyer jobs pay per year?
As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for foreign lawyer in the United States is $100,626.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a foreign lawyer?
A Foreign Lawyer is a legal professional who is qualified to practice law in a foreign jurisdiction but may have restrictions on practicing in the host country. They often provide legal advice on international matters, assist with cross-border transactions, and support local legal teams. Depending on the country's regulations, they may need to register with a local bar association or work under the supervision of a locally qualified lawyer.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a foreign lawyer?
To thrive as a Foreign Lawyer, you need strong legal expertise in your home jurisdiction, proficiency in cross-border laws and regulations, and admittance to relevant bar associations or legal bodies. Familiarity with international legal databases, document management systems, and credentials such as LL.M. degrees or foreign attorney registrations is often required. Excellent communication skills, adaptability, and cultural sensitivity help build trust and navigate diverse legal environments. These abilities are vital to effectively serve clients in multinational matters and ensure compliance with varying legal systems.
What are some common challenges foreign lawyers face when practicing in a different legal jurisdiction?
Foreign Lawyers often encounter challenges such as understanding the local legal framework, adapting to new procedural rules, and navigating language or cultural differences. They may also need to collaborate closely with local counsel and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with both local and international laws. Building a professional network in a new country and staying updated on legal developments can require extra effort. However, these challenges offer unique opportunities for professional growth, as they enable Foreign Lawyers to develop valuable expertise in global legal practice.
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Expat and foreign lawyers to join A-Law China Desk
#J-18808-Ljbffr- You are an attorney-at-law in your country of origin or have practiced law as a legal counsel or legal advisor in your country of origin (China).
- At least 3 years of working experiences, relevant experience in investment, corporate and commercial legal matters.
- At the moment you already live in Belgium or plan to live there in the near future and are looking for a legal career in Belgium.
- You are willing to follow a conversion course to obtain a law degree in Belgium.
- You speak English, French or German and are determined to become fluent in Dutch.
- You have the necessary drive and talent to contribute to the development of A-LAW.
We offer you a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to develop your legal career as a member of our international team in a fast expanding law firm.