▼17%
$116,228
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$71k
MEDIAN
$116k
90%
$208k
The average salary for a Corporate Lawyer is $116,228
Base Salary
$71k - $208k
Bonus
$988 - $51k
Profit Sharing
$98 - $126k
Total Pay
$72k - $275k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Corporate Lawyers?
What Do Corporate Lawyers Do?
Corporate Lawyer Tasks
- Advise clients in business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits or legal rights and obligations.
- Select jurors, argue motions, meet with judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial.
- Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations with probable case outcomes for individuals and businesses.
- Represent clients in court or before government agencies, present and summarize cases to judges and juries.
- Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions; evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments for presentation of cases.
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How do Corporate Lawyers Rate Their Jobs?
Based on 14 responses, the job of Corporate Lawyer has received a job satisfaction rating of 4.57 out of 5. On average, Corporate Lawyers are extremely satisfied with their job.
Common Health Benefits for a Corporate Lawyer
Medical
83%
Dental
73%
Vision
68%
None
17%
Gender Breakdown for Corporate Lawyers
Male
74.1%
Female
24.1%
Prefer to self-define
1.7%
This data is based on 58 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
