Legal Counsel Salary in Los Angeles, California

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How much does a Legal Counsel make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Legal Counsel salary in Los Angeles, CA is $195,704 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $170,559 and $220,882. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Counsel, Comcast Legal Operations
Comcast Corporation - PHILADELPHIA , PA
Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 l
- 134 days ago
Legal Counsel, Compliance with Security Clearance
Anduril Industries - COSTA MESA , CA
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the e
- 1 day ago
Corporate Counsel, AWS Legal with Security Clearance
Amazon - ARLINGTON , VA
DESCRIPTION AWS is looking for a talented government contracts lawyer to join the AWS World Wide Public Sector Legal team supporting Federal Government customer
- 1 day ago
Legal Counsel, Strategic Real Estate with Security Clearance
Anduril Industries - COSTA MESA , CA
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the e
- 1 day ago
Legal Counsel, Government Contracts (Mission Autonomy and Maneuv with Security Clearance
Anduril Industries - WASHINGTON , DC
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the e
- 1 day ago
Legal Counsel
eqwal. - BETHESDA , MD
About the Company. EQWAL is a group now established throughout Europe, Oceania and North America. It is a global player in the Orthotics & Prosthetics (O&P) mar
- 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Counsel in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Legal Counsel ranges from $170,559 to $220,882 with the average base salary of $195,704. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $182,527 to $249,369 with the average total cash compensation of $214,338.

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About Los Angeles, California    Los Angeles (/lɔːs ˈændʒələs/ (listen);[a] Spanish: Los Ángeles), officially the City of Los Angeles and often known by its initials L.A., is the most....More

Los Angeles, California  area prices were up 3.2% from a year ago

Legal Counsel Salary in popular cities: San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco

Skills associated with Legal Counsel: Regulatory Compliance, Corporate+, RISK

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