Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DC in house salaries are very deflated due to massive oversupply of biglaw refugees. Especially with Cov and A&P doing tons of stealth layoffs lately.

What stealth layoffs? I'm just curious because I was once an associate there.

I've heard in litigation mostly -- and fairly junior -- i.e. 4th-5th yr range (rather than the 8-9th yr, we like you but can't make you partner talk).

Anonymous wrote:DC in house salaries are very deflated due to massive oversupply of biglaw refugees. Especially with Cov and A&P doing tons of stealth layoffs lately.

What stealth layoffs? I'm just curious because I was once an associate there.

Negotiate a signing bonus. If you can get your base close to 200k, I think that’s good. I had an offer for 135k that I quickly laughed at and declined.

I may 210K base with a 25 percent bonus. As an AGC in Tysons. My previous company the AGC's made between 170-230 depending on their seniority and role and a 20 percent bonus.

All of the GC's clear a million. That stings a bit when you don't get raises for 5 years (old company). My new one gave me a 10K bump one year after being hired. I also get a 25 percent bonus. I actually get it now unlike my old company who used its poor financial performance to justify not paying bonuses (pro tip never, ever work for a private equity backed company...)

Anonymous wrote:Relevant to my interests.

I was recently quoted $155 base (but potentially $225 all-in) for an AGC type position, corporate at a big suburban company.

"Entry-level" but they only hire people 5-10 years out.

No idea how it goes up after that but I expect not a ton. Interviewers suggested great work-life balance and culture but mediocre pay (for corporate attorneys that is) long term.

Hoping I can negotiate up from there as I am closer to 10 years put them 5.

I would take it and run. That's a good offer for someone 5-10 years experience in-house.

My good friend is the general counsel for a small (400 employee) govt contractor. He has 20+ yrs experience and only makes 200k with a small bonus potential.

Relevant to my interests.

I was recently quoted $155 base (but potentially $225 all-in) for an AGC type position, corporate at a big suburban company.

"Entry-level" but they only hire people 5-10 years out.

No idea how it goes up after that but I expect not a ton. Interviewers suggested great work-life balance and culture but mediocre pay (for corporate attorneys that is) long term.

Hoping I can negotiate up from there as I am closer to 10 years put them 5.

Anonymous wrote:Depends on which company and the seniority, but at 10 years out I've spoken to major fortune 500s in the area offering 120k or 150k. I make 180k in the government so it was a non starter.

NP but wow, that's it? Is that including bonus and any kind of stock options?

Depends on which company and the seniority, but at 10 years out I've spoken to major fortune 500s in the area offering 120k or 150k. I make 180k in the government so it was a non starter.

Anonymous wrote:DC in house salaries are very deflated due to massive oversupply of biglaw refugees. Especially with Cov and A&P doing tons of stealth layoffs lately.

OK... What constitutes a deflated salary?

DC in house salaries are very deflated due to massive oversupply of biglaw refugees. Especially with Cov and A&P doing tons of stealth layoffs lately.

It's a fortune 500 company and I do regulatory work.

Varies widely based on industry.

Probably helpful if you state your practice area and the size of the Company.

I have an opportunity to go in house in DC. Any ideas what assistant general counsels make here?