Calling all oil and gas in-house legal counsel! Ever wondered where you stand compared to the market? Hiring managers, ever wondered what title to give? While titles and compensation can vary from organization to organization, it is important to understand the trends for In-House legal departments. We reviewed over 600 in-house counsel profiles specific to the Oil and Gas industry for their title + years of exp data. Here is the average JD year and years of experience for each in-house counsel title: - Corporate Counsel: 2009 (6-15 years) - Senior Counsel: 2002 (7-29 Years) - Associate/Assistant General Counsel: 2000 (15-29 years) - Managing Counsel: 1997 (16-31 Years) - Deputy General Counsel: 1996 (23-28 years) - Chief Counsel: 2002 (16-30 years) - General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer: 1995 (16-32 years) Where do you stand? Surprising? Time to pursue your next step? Wherever you find yourself, knowing where you are and having realistic expectations is critical for accurate career planning, goal setting, and effective hiring. Bonus Tip: Never rule yourself or an opportunity out on title alone. A senior counsel at one company can be equivalent to a director level at another. #inhousecounsel #inhouselegal #legalcareers #legalinsights
