Legal Counsel CV Example & Writing Guide
A legal counsel CV should show practice-area depth, deal experience, and business enablement.
Recommended CV structure
Summary of legal focus and jurisdictions
Skills: contracts, compliance, litigation, M&A
Experience with deals closed and risks managed
Bar admissions and certifications
Education
ATS keywords to include
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Negotiated and closed 50+ commercial agreements worth $30M+ in aggregate value.
Led GDPR compliance program across 3 jurisdictions, reducing regulatory exposure.
Drafted template suite that cut contract turnaround time by 40%.
