Chief Legal Counsel Salary in Bridgeport, NJ

How much does a Chief Legal Counsel make in Bridgeport, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Legal Counsel in Bridgeport, NJ is $287,847. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $256,787 to $325,293, with most professionals earning between $228,508 and $359,386.

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Structures and manages the companys internal legal function and staff.

April 02, 2023

Selects and supervises outside counsel to carry out any of the responsibilities of the general counsel.

November 06, 2022

Draft, review, and/or negotiate documents including filings, provider agreements, subscriber contracts, regulatory filings, applications and correspondence.

March 27, 2023

Provides legal advice, guidance, and representation to GMHS and its related entities with respect to business, transactional, governance, regulatory, policy, advocacy, and compliance matters.

April 30, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Chief Legal Counsel in Bridgeport, NJ

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256787

325293

287847

Average Total Cash Compensation

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305990

426441

358882

What is the average salary for Chief Legal Counsel in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Legal Counsel in Bridgeport, NJ. The base salary for Chief Legal Counsel ranges from $256,787 to $325,293 with the average base salary of $287,847. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $305,990 to $426,441 with the average total cash compensation of $358,882.

View Average Salary for Chief Legal Counsel as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$287,847	$256,787 - $325,293
Bonus	$71,035	$49,203 - $101,148
Total Pay	$358,882	$305,990 - $426,441

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Legal Counsel Salary Near Bridgeport, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, NJ
CITY, STATE West Chester, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $256,486 - $324,913	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, NJ
CITY, STATE Camden, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $261,567 - $331,348	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, NJ
CITY, STATE Philadelphia, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $261,567 - $331,348	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, NJ
CITY, STATE Wilmington, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $256,987 - $325,547	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, NJ
CITY, STATE New Castle, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $256,987 - $325,547	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, NJ
CITY, STATE Delaware City, DE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $256,787 - $325,293	COMPARE TO Bridgeport, NJ 0%

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About Bridgeport, New Jersey

Bridgeport is an unincorporated community located within Logan Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. The area is served as United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08014. At the 2010 United States Census, the population for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08014 was 504. Bridgeport lies along the Delaware River at the mouth of the Raccoon Creek. US 322 enters New Jersey in Bridgeport via the Commodore Barry Bridge, and continues on to cross US 130 and Interstate 295 before leaving Logan Township. Route 44 is an old alignment of US 130, beginning at a point north of US 322. Route 324 ...

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About Bridgeport, New Jersey Bridgeport is an unincorporated community located within Logan Township, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. The area is served as United....More

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