Legal Counsel CV example
A complete, ATS-friendly Legal Counsel CV you can use as a model: a ready-made professional summary, the skills employers search for, and achievement bullets written with strong action verbs.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Legal Counsel with 5 years of experience in contract drafting, corporate and labor law, and litigation. Trusted adviser to management on reducing legal risk.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Drafted and reviewed 5+ commercial contracts per year.
- Represented the company in 20 cases before courts and labor offices.
- Reduced legal risks by building contract templates and approval workflows.
- Advised management on labor law and regulatory compliance.
- Handled company formation and licensing procedures for 12 entities.
SKILLS
Contract Drafting · Legal Research · Corporate Law · Labor Law · Litigation · Compliance · Negotiation · Legal Opinions · Company Formation · Dispute Resolution
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree – relevant field
Numbers in the sample are illustrative. Replace them with your real results.
Professional summary example
Key skills for a Legal Counsel
Experience bullet examples
- Drafted and reviewed [X]+ commercial contracts per year.
- Represented the company in [X] cases before courts and labor offices.
- Reduced legal risks by building contract templates and approval workflows.
- Advised management on labor law and regulatory compliance.
- Handled company formation and licensing procedures for [X] entities.
Replace [X] with your real numbers.
How to write a strong Legal Counsel CV
- Put "Legal Counsel" (or the exact title from the job ad) under your name — ATS systems match titles first.
- Start every bullet with a strong verb and add a number: volume, %, money or time saved.
- Mirror the ad's keywords in your skills and summary — e.g. Contract Drafting, Legal Research, Corporate Law — but only skills you really have.
- Keep it to one page under 3 years of experience, two pages at most otherwise.
- Use a single-column template with standard headings for online applications.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Legal Counsel CV be?
One page if you have under 3 years of experience; up to two pages for experienced Legal Counsels. Focus on the last 10 years.
What skills should I put on a Legal Counsel CV?
Lead with the skills in the job ad. Common ones include Contract Drafting, Legal Research, Corporate Law, Labor Law, Litigation, Compliance.
Should a Legal Counsel CV include a photo?
It depends on the country: common in the Gulf and parts of Europe, but not expected in the US, UK or Canada, where it's safer to leave it out.