CV Example

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

Contract Negotiation
Compliance
Corporate Law
M&A
GDPR
IP
Legal Research

Use these terms naturally in your summary, skills, and experience sections. Our ATS checker scans for role-relevant keyword density and context.

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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%.

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