How much can I really make in-house as an L&E attorney? Comp is 300k and equity but it’s a private company. Is there more to be made or is this as good as it gets?

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This is good as it gets and is in fact far better than most L&E attorneys earn in house.

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Agreed.

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Seems pretty good for a smaller private company. Our generalists are making about $275 + bonus + Monopoly money equity with GC closer to $500k. At a smaller company generalist/lead/solo is $250+ Monopoly money equity.

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I would characterize the companies I know comp at to all generally be small. My job allows me to do side work, otherwise I would be looking.

It can get better depending on the company (size, pub v private) and industry. Equity and or bonus should continue to grow. Obviously I don’t know the structure of your legal dept, but a DGC role could lead to additional base comp.

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Very good for LE. How many YOE were you when you landed this?

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12

There is always more money but this would classified as a very strong offer.

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