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CVS Health

Legal Counsel

Woonsocket, RI · On-site

$144K - $288K/yr

As Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic legal and regulatory counsel to internal business partners with respect to market conduct exams and healthcare regulations and laws. You will proactively ...

Orion

Legal Counsel

Lehi, UT · Hybrid

About this Opportunity As a Legal Counsel, you will providelegal advice, support, counsel, and direction toOrionregarding legal affairs and various compliance and risk issues affecting our wealth ...

Couchbase, Inc.

Legal Counsel

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Legal Counsel Please do not apply if you are not Raleigh-based and have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school with active admission to practice law in North Carolina (NC bar or eligible ...

CVS Health

Legal Counsel

Irving, TX · On-site

$144K - $288K/yr

As Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic legal and regulatory counsel to internal business partners with respect to market conduct exams and healthcare regulations and laws. You will proactively ...

AG Heylen Warehouses NV

WI · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Legal Counsel We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic legal counsel to join our headquarters in Herentals. Kernverantwoordelijkheden * Oversee all legal aspects of new and existing property ...

Robert Bosch Group

Legal Counsel

Dallas, TX · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

This Legal Counsel will be a key member of the legal team supporting the Bosch Home Comfort division in North America. This role will support all aspects of litigation and disputes, as well as ...

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Bora Pharmaceuticals

Legal Counsel

Maple Grove, MN · On-site

The Upsher-Smith Legal Counsel will provide strategic, proactive legal counsel to ensure compliant growth and risk management across the organization. This role enables the business to execute ...

Sierra Space Corporation

Legal Counsel

Centennial, CO · On-site

$158K - $217K/yr

About the Role The Legal Counsel at Sierra Space will serve as a key strategic advisor to leadership, managing complex legal matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in ...

Keenfinity

Legal Counsel

Burnsville, MN · Hybrid

$130K - $160K/yr

As Legal Counsel , you will collaborate across functions, build trusted relationships, and work beyond hierarchies, borders, and locations. Join a company in transformation and become part of an ...

Gotion, Inc.

Legal Counsel

Fremont, CA · On-site

Position Overview As the first Legal Counsel for the Manteno plant, you will serve as the primary legal advisor for all local operations. You will work closely with plant leadership, corporate ...

Qcells

Legal Counsel

Cartersville, GA · On-site

SUMMARY The Legal Counsel role will be responsible for providing in-house legal advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate matters, including contracts, employment law, customs and trade law ...

Bosch Group

Legal Counsel

Dallas, TX · On-site

This Legal Counsel will be a key member of the legal team supporting the Bosch Home Comfort division in North America. This role will support all aspects of litigation and disputes, as well as ...

Orion

Legal Counsel

Omaha, NE · Hybrid

About this Opportunity As a Legal Counsel, you will providelegal advice, support, counsel, and direction toOrionregarding legal affairs and various compliance and risk issues affecting our wealth ...

Socket.dev

Legal Counsel

Rochester, MN · On-site

$130 - $170/hr

Mayo Clinic is seeking an experienced attorney to join our legal team to provide expert advice and counsel to human resources, management, and physician leaders regarding employment matters ...

Onesubsea

Legal Counsel

Houston, TX · On-site

$100 - $160/hr

The Role We are looking for a talented and business-minded attorney to join our legal team as Regional Legal Counsel for the US and Canada. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role embedded within ...

Pace Industries, LLC

Legal Counsel

Centennial, CO · On-site

$158.19 - $217.51/hr

The Legal Counsel at Sierra Space will serve as a key strategic advisor to leadership, managing complex legal matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the aerospace ...

Orion

Legal Counsel

King Of Prussia, PA · Hybrid

About this Opportunity As a Legal Counsel, you will providelegal advice, support, counsel, and direction toOrionregarding legal affairs and various compliance and risk issues affecting our wealth ...

fluidrasa

Legal Counsel

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE In-House Counsel works closely with the General Counsel and the North America Legal team to provide management with effective legal advice on Company strategies and their ...

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How much do legal counsel jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for legal counsel in the United States is $29.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges legal counsel face when balancing risk management with business objectives?

Legal Counsel often need to navigate the delicate balance between protecting the organization from legal risks and enabling business growth. This involves interpreting complex regulations, providing clear guidance to non-legal colleagues, and sometimes advising on decisions where the legal path may not fully align with business goals. Successful Legal Counsel build strong relationships with internal teams and develop practical solutions that meet both compliance requirements and operational objectives. Open communication and proactive risk assessment are key to overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Legal Counsel vs Legal Advisor?

AspectLegal CounselLegal Advisor
CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), Bar admissionJuris Doctor (JD), Bar admission (often optional)
Work EnvironmentIn-house legal department, corporate settingsConsulting firms, law firms, corporate advisory roles
Employer & Industry UsageCorporations, large organizationsLaw firms, consulting agencies, corporate clients
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Legal Counsel typically works within a company's legal department, providing ongoing legal advice and handling corporate legal matters. Legal Advisors often offer specialized legal guidance on specific issues, frequently working as external consultants or in advisory roles. While both roles require legal credentials, Legal Counsel usually has a more permanent in-house position, whereas Legal Advisors may work on a project basis.

What does a legal counsel do?

A Legal Counsel is a qualified lawyer who provides legal advice and support to an organization, ensuring its operations comply with laws and regulations. They draft, review, and negotiate contracts, manage legal risks, and represent the company in legal matters. Legal Counsel also advises on employment law, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, and other business activities. Their role is crucial in helping organizations avoid legal pitfalls and make informed business decisions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal counsel, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Legal Counsel, you need a law degree, bar admission, and strong expertise in legal research, compliance, and contract drafting. Familiarity with legal research databases, case management software, and regulatory compliance platforms is typically required. Excellent negotiation, analytical thinking, and communication skills help you interpret laws and advise stakeholders effectively. These competencies are vital for mitigating risks, ensuring legal compliance, and protecting the organization's interests.
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Infographic showing various Legal Counsel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,327 per year, or $29 per hour.

Legal Counsel

Wheelabrator Technologies

Portsmouth, NH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

WIN Waste Innovations is looking for a Legal Counsel. They will work closely with the General Counsel, appropriate U.S. business units and senior management as necessary to support the company's business objectives. This position is heavily contracts-focused and requires strong attention to detail and excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate, draft and review acquisition and divestiture agreements.
  • Negotiate, draft, and review a high volume of commercial agreements including sales, waste disposal, rail transport, IT, procurement, services, and real estate agreements.
  • Provide legal support as needed to all corporate departments, including finance and accounting, operations, energy, environmental compliance, sales and marketing, and human resources and to the facilities.
  • Assess risk in connection with customer, vendor, operations, industry and/or business issues and advise management on appropriate response/action.
  • Manage outside counsel as necessary.
  • Assist and manage complex contract negotiations and various corporate transactions.
  • Assist in various projects and initiatives, as needed.
  • Maintain positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, law degree, and law license in good standing.
  • 2-4 years' experience as an attorney in a top-tier law firm or corporate legal department.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation experience; detail-oriented with excellent follow-through.
  • Motivated, high-energy individual with an enthusiasm for learning and a positive attitude.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate complex, challenging issues in a clear manner to all levels of the organization.
  • Ability and willingness to work independently, take initiative and manage multiple tasks to provide effective and timely legal advice.
  • Commercially oriented attorney with a practical, business-minded approach to problem solving.
  • Ability to use judgment and discretion to analyze facts and draw conclusions independently and efficiently, and a willingness to take ownership of one's legal conclusions.
  • Poise and personality to work with, and persuade, when necessary, people at all levels of the company, including executives, operational employees, third-party vendors, and outside counsel.

What You'll Enjoy:

  • Competitive Annual Bonus
  • Industry leading benefits
  • Multiple and flexible medical plans
  • Outstanding PTO program
  • Floating Holidays
  • Strong 401k program and company match
  • Tuition reimbursement plan
  • College loan reimbursement
  • College scholarship program for dependents
  • Parental Leave Program
  • Inclusive culture
  • Employee engagement events
  • Employee resource groups

WIN Waste Innovations is a waste management company committed to delivering essential waste management solutions to customers and communities supported by our team of 2,300 employees. We believe in preserving our environment for future generations while providing for today's needs. WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer stations, ash monofills, landfills, and fleets of rail cars and collection vehicles. We process more than 11 million tons of waste annually, converting 6.7 million tons of waste into clean, renewable energy that powers 340,000 homes. We recycle more than 234,000 tons of plastic, paper, and metals from the waste stream.

At WIN Waste Innovations, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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