Law
Corporate Lawyer
Advises companies on contracts, deals, compliance and company law.
GrowingRough pay: ₹6–50 LPA
A typical week
- Draft and review contracts
- Check legal risk in a deal
- Advise teams on rules and approvals
- Research law and recent changes
- Coordinate with outside lawyers and regulators
Skills that matter
- Company, contract and commercial law
- Clear drafting
- Negotiation
- Reading financial statements
- Staying accurate over long documents
How people get started
- Earn an LL.B., three-year or five-year integrated
- Enrol with the State Bar Council and clear the AIBE
- Intern at law firms and company legal teams
- Start as an associate or in-house counsel
- Specialise: M&A, funds, tax or technology law
Pay
₹6–50 lakh per year, from entry level to experienced.
Large firms pay far above smaller ones. In-house roles vary by company size.
A rough, rounded guide only. Check current job postings and official sources before deciding. Last reviewed 29 Oct 2026.
How AI is changing this role
Contract review and research are speeding up with AI tools. Judgment on risk and negotiation still needs a lawyer.
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