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MAM Gruppe

Senior Legal Counsel

Dallas, TX · On-site

$138K - $188K/yr

Senior Legal Counsel Location: Dallas An international company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support commercial and operational legal matters across complex projects and business activities.

ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Senior Legal Counsel

Northville, MI · On-site

$98 - $130/hr

Senior Legal Counsel Country/Region: US Location: Northville, MI, US Req ID 88291 | Northville, Michigan (US-MI), United StatesZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC The Senior Counsel, Labor and ...

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The Austin Company

Senior Legal Counsel

Mayfield Heights, OH · On-site

$135K - $183K/yr

The Senior Legal Counsel is a key member of The Austin Company (R) Legal, Risk-Management & Compliance (LRC) team. Austin's in-house LRC Department broadly supports the organization and its ...

Liberis

Senior Legal Counsel

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$134K - $182K/yr

The Senior Legal Counsel, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, will also play a pivotal role in shaping the company's legal strategy and ensuring compliance across various functions. This includes ...

Liberis

Senior Legal Counsel

Atlanta, GA

$134K - $182K/yr

The Senior Legal Counsel, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, will also play a pivotal role in shaping the company's legal strategy and ensuring compliance across various functions. This includes ...

ZF

Senior Legal Counsel

Northville, MI · On-site

$131K - $178K/yr

What you can look forward to as the Senior Legal Counsel: * Representing the company in administrative proceedings (EEOC, NLRB, DOL, and similar agencies). * Supporting and representing the company ...

ZF Group

Senior Legal Counsel

Northville, MI · On-site

$131K - $178K/yr

What you can look forward to as the Senior Legal Counsel: * Representing the company in administrative proceedings (EEOC, NLRB, DOL, and similar agencies). * Supporting and representing the company ...

YouLend

Senior Legal Counsel

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$134K - $182K/yr

Senior Legal Counsel Department: Legal ( US) Employment Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta Reporting To: Alec Choi Description We're hiring a US-qualified Senior Legal Counsel in our Atlanta office to ...

Asccare

Senior Legal Counsel

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$140 - $190/hr

As Senior Legal Counsel , you\'ll partner with leaders across more than 90 skilled nursing facilities and affiliated companies, providing strategic legal guidance that directly influences patient ...

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YouLend Limited

Senior Legal Counsel

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$180 - $230/hr

Senior Legal Counsel Department: Legal ( US) Employment Type: Permanent Location: Atlanta Reporting To: Alec Choi We're hiring a US-qualified Senior Legal Counsel in our Atlanta office to lead ...

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Wolters Kluwer

Senior Legal Counsel

Philadelphia, PA · Hybrid

$140K - $191K/yr

The Senior Legal Counsel role offers growth potential opportunities, professional development, an engaging team environment and amazing benefits. What You'll be Doing: The Senior Legal Counsel will ...

Wolters Kluwer

Senior Legal Counsel

Waltham, MA · Hybrid

$150K - $204K/yr

The Senior Legal Counsel role offers growth potential opportunities, professional development, an engaging team environment and amazing benefits. What You'll be Doing: The Senior Legal Counsel will ...

Wolters Kluwer

Senior Legal Counsel

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$158K - $214K/yr

The Senior Legal Counsel role offers growth potential opportunities, professional development, an engaging team environment and amazing benefits. What You'll be Doing: The Senior Legal Counsel will ...

Wolters Kluwer

Senior Legal Counsel

Tampa, FL · Hybrid

$131K - $179K/yr

The Senior Legal Counsel role offers growth potential opportunities, professional development, an engaging team environment and amazing benefits. What You'll be Doing: The Senior Legal Counsel will ...

Wolters Kluwer

Senior Legal Counsel

Waltham, MA · Hybrid

$150K - $204K/yr

The Senior Legal Counsel role offers growth potential opportunities, professional development, an engaging team environment and amazing benefits. What You'll be Doing: The Senior Legal Counsel will ...

Type One Energy

Senior Legal Counsel

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$133K - $180K/yr

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal support across critical business functions, with a primary focus on procurement, supply chain, logistics, real estate, and regulatory compliance.

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How much do senior legal counsel jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior legal counsel in the United States is $162,987.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $139,500.00 and $189,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a senior legal counsel typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will frequently work cross-functionally with teams such as compliance, human resources, finance, and operations to address legal risks and ensure organizational policies align with relevant laws. Effective collaboration involves participating in meetings, providing legal guidance on business initiatives, and helping to draft or review contracts and internal policies. This role often serves as a strategic advisor, bridging the gap between legal requirements and business objectives to support informed decision-making and risk mitigation throughout the company.

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

To thrive as a Senior Legal Counsel, you need a law degree (JD or equivalent), strong expertise in relevant legal fields, and several years of post-qualification experience. Familiarity with legal research tools, contract management systems, and industry-specific compliance platforms is typically required. Exceptional negotiation, critical thinking, and communication skills help you advise stakeholders and lead legal strategies effectively. These competencies are crucial for mitigating risks, ensuring compliance, and driving sound legal decision-making within an organization.

What are the main responsibilities of a senior legal counsel?

A Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for providing high-level legal advice and guidance to an organization, often overseeing complex legal matters such as contracts, compliance, regulatory issues, and dispute resolution. They typically manage legal risks, draft and review legal documents, and ensure that the organization operates within the law. In addition, Senior Legal Counsels may supervise junior legal staff, represent the company in negotiations, and collaborate with external legal advisors as needed.
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Senior Legal Counsel

MAM Gruppe

Dallas, TX • On-site

$138K - $188K/yr

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Job description

Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Dallas


An international company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support commercial and operational legal matters across complex projects and business activities. This role offers broad exposure to contracts, compliance, disputes and strategic legal advisory work.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Draft, review and negotiate EPC, construction and commercial agreements.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on legal, compliance and risk matters.
  • Support claims, disputes, litigation and employment-related matters.
  • Provide legal guidance on governance, regulatory and operational topics.
  • Support M&A, financing and strategic projects.
  • Manage external counsel and legal workflows.


Your Profile:


  • Qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience.
  • Strong experience with commercial contracts and EPC or construction projects.
  • Background within private practice and/or in-house environments.
  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Commercial and pragmatic mindset.
  • Excellent communication and drafting skills.


What’s on Offer?


  • Broad and commercially focused legal role.
  • Exposure to complex projects and transactions.
  • Collaborative and international working environment.
  • Long-term development opportunities.

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