Hey there. I'm currently in-house and looking to make a move back to a law firm setting (long story). I am looking at one firm that wants to bring me on board at a "Counsel" title. It's an AmLaw 100 firm. Any idea what the comp range is for a "Counsel" title at that kind of firm? Thanks.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

A little more than a senior associate but probably not much more. This can really vary firm to firm though.

like

350-550 depending on firm

like

Internally promoted counsel at my am law 100 firm start at around senior associate pay ($420-$435), plus sometimes a small bump. Lateral counsel will depend on what they negotiate for, I think.

It will vary wildly by firm and may depend on whether they’re a single or dual tier partnership. I had similar thoughts/some discussions last year. At some firms you’ll get basically only the top of the associate scale. At others, you might get 600-700 base. If it’s a single tier firm and you’re basically operating as an income partner would elsewhere it could be even higher. That’s what I’ve heard, at least.

Thanks! I think I'm being viewed as a "lateral" counsel. Since I'm anonymous, I probably should just name the firm. The place I'm looking at is Troutman Pepper Locke. Any guesses as to comp range there are greatly appreciated.

like

Related Posts

Is it easy to change projects in Tiger Analytics.

Also how is the performance bonus paid in tiger? Monthly or at the end of the year only

like

Hi does hsbc gives joining bonus how much salary band we can expect for gcb 5 ? This is my 3rd post on fishbowl but not a single reply I am getting ..

like

Whats the going salary for staff Content Producers on either coast or midwest. Go!

LTI or EY GDS
OFFERED SALARY SAME

Hey Fishes.. any idea on Monthly Overseas Allowance (MOA) . Is it part of Fixed salary (net as mentioned in Offer) or and addition to it.

like

Chicago personal injury/med mal 1-3 year associates: how much is your base salary before commission?

like

What is a fair salary/hourly for a kitchen manager in Tampa FL? Small kitchen with 3 to 4 kitchen assistants. Kitchen is open 50 hours a week. Manager has full creative license and has no one above them in the chain of command outside of owners.

Friends I joined here this month salary is credited today, but pf is not credited, Infact my details are not present in epfo portal.

This is my first salary in this company.

Please suggest any thing to worry here?

like

Anyone knows manager compensation in Jakarta MBB office? Tried Glassdoor but sample size is too small. Considering moving back home.

like

How do I design my compensation to get maximum tax benefit in Accenture? CTC is 18 lacs (Fixed is 14,20,000).

like

Hey Fishes, I am a business analyst with 8 years IT experience and drawing 20 LPA currently. Planning to switch and want to know where I stand in terms of compensation to ask for the right compensation. Let me know.

like

What’s producer salary situation in Miami ? Think senior integrated

Hi Fishes

Please please please help me with the following:

What are the perks or benefits provided by SCB?
How is associate manager placed in the hierarchy?
What is the avg salary for associate manager?

TIA

like

Hello Fishes, what does grade 28 signifies in Optum. Wht is the salary range in this grade?

like

What is the total comp like in Barclays USA (non-NewYork)? Just starting talking salaries with the recruiter for an AVP role? Annual? Bonus average? Thanks in advance!!

How many days can we expect to get any confirmation on the offer ? My HR round is done and salary discussion is also done but after that nothing from their side..

like

Any idea if these comp increases will make it to Canada?

like

If anyone in the group works for Fannie Mae…do you have any tips for the interview process? I have an interview coming up.

I’m also unsure of what to say for a salary range, I don’t want to cut myself short. It is a risk management associate position. I have 5 YOE in mortgage ops with transferable skills

like

More Posts

Is there home pick up and drop available at BoA GBS via Cab? In Mumbai

like

Has anyone in the US moved plants successfully across the country? I will be using professional movers for my move from IL to WA this fall.

like

Do es the firm shut down for a week during xmas?

like

Hey everyone. Foreigner here applying as an AD. Who’s the best person to reach out to? Would appreciate any leads or just plain insights of the work and culture here.

Dear all,

Please help me to fill the my accomplishments tab in ionboard hcl portal, its not enabled. Please suggest me.

Post Photo

Not Linkedin but also cringe

Post Photo
funnylikeuplifting

Relaxed fit cargos or slim fit?

Wearing for the first time.
Do not want to look Chapri AF

Hey everyone- any of you need a website for your side gig? Feel free to message me.

like

Any good photographers for a birthday shoot in Portland,Oregon?

like

Is there a demand for privacy professionals? Been seeing this discussed more and more recently

like

Do we have professionals from Brisbane, or other Australian cities here?

I wanted to know what do you guys think I should ask for expected compensation - my profile is :

3 Years into InfoSec compliance around ISO27001; SSAE-18; CIS

1 Year into Identity and Access Management (PAM focussed)

Holding ISO27001LA, CompTIA Security+, AZ900.

In next 4 months I target to achieve AZ500, and CISSP.

Can someone please evaluate and tell me what can I ask in AUD ? Pre and Post CISSP

Thanks in Advance

like

Wacom Intuos Pro Paper Edition vs. Regular - worth the extra? Pros? Cons? Any insight is much appreciated!

like

Hi, Can someone guide me which product based companies are good for a linux administrator with 4+ years experience. It will be helpful to move forward with clarity.

like

What’s a failure you’ve experienced at work and how did you come back from it?

like

30 July was special.
Salary credited. Tax debited.
Both were equal.
Ab pura August daal-chawal khaake!

funnylike

Living in Van. Previously lived in Toronto. Obviously rent prices are high as is cost of living. Generally go out and spend more often living in a city. Boyfriend and I on good salary but not saving much due to the above. Before we move home to our own country, we’d love to spend a year close to Vancouver where rent is cheaper, temptation is less, to save. A commute to Vancouver 1-2 times a month needs to be possible (his job). That can be a flight if it’s not crazy. Thoughts? Recommendations?

likehelpful
like

Can I start a side hustle on H1-B visa? Need to know the legal procedure to be followed. Any links to simplified details?

like

What are the yearly hikes for NTT consulting division?

Warm greetings Fishes,

I am a business analyst from PwC with a 2 years experience. I was wanting to explore options McKinsey Digital. What kind of roles would be suitable for me. Thought this would be a great place to understand and further work toward profile building.

Thank you 😊

like

Additional Posts in Big Law

Any insight on Buchalter in California? Salary, culture, etc. Thanks!

like

Any insight on Hunton Andrews Kurth Real Estate practice group? Work life balance, type of people in the group etc. Anything at all would be helpful!

like

Thoughts on debt finance vs. capital markets for lifestyle?

like

What was the hardest class year for you? I used to think first year was by far the hardest but now I’m a third year and I’m really feeling the pressure to step up. I work in finance and at this point I’m expected to handle closing documents, manage first years, draft some portions of major docs, etc. I feel like I’m always frazzled, constantly second guessing if I handled something correctly and anxious to answer calls from clients/OC. The worst part is I think people can tell I’m a mess....

likefunny

I'm thinking of leaving firm life and applying to the NY SG's office. Anyone heard anything about it (work environment, prestige, etc.)?

like

Thoughts on recruiter responsiveness? How long do you wait to engage a different recruiter?

like

The deadline for a research I’ve been postponing for months is today. I know I’ll send a bad work. Please feel for me

likefunny

When do I tell my close coworkers about accepting an offer to another firm? Conflicts hasn’t cleared yet.

Advice for interviewing at Greenberg Traurig, or big law in general?

like

Lawyer Couples:
I’m currently an associate (no kids) in a very busy corp group (think 50-60 billable weekly). My wife works significantly less (currently part time, 10-15, but hopefully will be full time soon). I find myself getting upset when asked to help with basic household things (trash, cooking etc.) when she’s been lounging around watching Netflix all day. Am I being reasonable or am I a misogynist? How do you deal with one person having significantly more free time than the other?

likehelpful

Im sure people have seen the anti-Asian violence that’s gone on in the US. I have several colleagues who are Asian American that I’ve been friendly with for many years (in some cases over a decade). I know that at least some are extremely nervous about things right now. Have people in similar situations said anything to their colleagues? I’m not a very sensitive person and am really not good at this type of thing, but I really want them to know we see what’s going on. Any thoughts appreciated.

like

With the various RTO rumors/fear out there and in the absence of spring/summer/fall(?) bonuses. Would you consider coming into the office more if your firm offered bonuses linked to days in the office (coupled with billable targets, of course)?

likefunny

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

likehelpful

How do I know Big-Law is not for me?

I am a first year who just started a couple of months ago and I am literally confused all the time. I did some small work for two partners and they loved it, so put me on new deals but the mid levels I am staffed with absolutely hate the work I do. One said the work I did was laughable. I felt bed because I spent over 25 hours on this. I wouldn’t be very bothered but the other Associates in my class are killing it. So I just feel dumb all the time.

like

Come on Cravath, do better for all Classes!

Post Photo
likefunny

I lateraled to a new firm and feel like I was extremely mislead during interviews. I’m absolutely fine with burning whatever bridges I’ve made here. Contemplating a no-notice resignation. What downsides am I not thinking of? New job is lined up.

likehelpfulfunny

Anyone at Fried Frank know what day bonuses are usually paid on?

like

Is it common for a midlevel to gossip with a first year about another first year’s work? Is it common for midlevels to trash juniors amongst themselves? I think my office is hella toxic

like

I’m a junior in big law and in the short time I’ve been here, I’ve noticed that counsels produce perfect drafts and yet aren’t partners but partners can’t write two sentences without numerous typos. Shouldn’t counsels be partners and partners counsels instead?

like

Anyone here use any recruiters at Springboard? How was the experience?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal