Reinforcements for
legal firms and businesses

Are you adequately paid as a corporate lawyer? The Corporate Lawyer Salary Report clarifies.

 

Is my salary commensurate with my qualifications? What salary increases can I expect? And what do my colleagues earn? Although a rough classification is usually interesting for employees, salaries in the German private sector remain a well-kept secret. A study now creates transparency for the area of Inhouse Legal.

The Corporate Counsel Salary Report 2022 survey was conducted by the international recruitment agency Hays and the German Institute for Legal Departments and Corporate Counsel.

„The aim of the survey was to draw a comprehensive picture of the salary structures of in-house lawyers in Germany for the first time, taking into account as many different aspects as possible“, explains Dennis Groetzner, Senior Department Manager at Hays.

„Salaries and their development depend on many factors, especially in this line of work, some of which are very specific. In addition to common distinguishing features such as position, age and work experience, the location of the job and the industry to which it belongs are also very important.“

„And gender also plays a role among in-house lawyers, the profession is no exception.“

 

Above-average exam results, extensive experience, a strong specialisation, additional qualifications and preferably, immediate availability: The high demands made by law firms and businesses seeking new candidates must be met quickly and, above all, cost effectively. The legal professionals they require, however, know how to make the most of this very advantageous situation. Because of these factors, recruiting legal experts has become a lengthy process with a measurable impact on both clients and revenue.

Find your perfect match with our recruitment consulting for legal experts. We talk to you about your requirements, the right contract model for your needs and inform you about our recruitment process.

Efficient recruitment thanks to our specialist expertise and electronic processes

Since 1991, Hays has offered law firms and businesses the support they need. As a pioneer in the field of personnel consulting, we put promising lawyers with great potential in touch with interesting employment opportunities. The majority of our German-speaking recruitment experts have studied law themselves, so they understand our customers' needs. The combination of their expertise, our certified quality management system (DIN EN ISO 9001) and a comprehensive database of candidate profiles across all levels and departments makes us a powerful partner to have on your side.

Our integrated approach makes it possible for us to simplify recruitment procedures and thus save time and resources. From targeted searches to contacting lawyers to the coordination of the interview process; with our integrated workflow, we can electronically manage all processes for you.

Individual recruitment advice for you

In contrast to other recruitment firms that merely act as headhunters, we provide businesses and law firms with individual employment consultancy, covering all aspects of the recruitment process. This includes market analysis, an evaluation of the required qualifications and experience as well as an overview of current price levels on the market. All of which means you benefit from improved cost management.