▼13%
$110,729
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$60k
MEDIAN
$111k
90%
$203k
The average salary for a Corporate Lawyer is $110,729
Base Salary
$60k - $203k
Bonus
$1k - $51k
Profit Sharing
$98 - $55k
Commission
$0 - $60k
Total Pay
$61k - $271k
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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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Based on 22 responses, the job of Corporate Lawyer has received a job satisfaction rating of 4 out of 5. On average, Corporate Lawyers are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Male
69.2%
Female
30.8%
This data is based on 78 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
78%
Dental
62%
Vision
55%
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