Unlike law firms that saw extensive layoffs in 2009, most in-house departments battened down the hatches and managed to maintain headcount by freezing pay, slashing bonuses and shelving recruitment plans. As the market improves we are seeing a definite if modest return to hiring and, in some areas, a correspondingly small improvement in reward levels. In an annual survey conducted by International Legal Recruitment gurus at Lawrence Simons, the following information was found about in-house legal positions in North America. And, as many of the sports and entertainment positions in our industry are in-house, this is some good information to know.
A copy of the report can be found
HERE
In House Legal
Counsel Positions in North America |
Years of
Post-Qualified Experience |
Median Salary |
0-1 |
$105,500 |
2-3 |
$115,600 |
4-5 |
$145,300 |
6-7 |
$160,400 |
8-9 |
$175,000 |
10-11 |
$190,900 |
12-13 |
$220,700 |
14-15 |
$280,000 |
16-20 |
$300,000 |
21+ |
$250,000 |
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