For any organisation, the General Counsel is a core hire — shaping risk management, supporting growth, and directly contributing to overall business success. To give founders and hiring teams a clear view of General Counsel salary in Berlin, we gathered input from GCs working across the city. They shared how their compensation is structured and what they see as the current standard for General Counsel roles in 2025.
The insights come from experienced General Counsels leading legal functions across tech, finance, insurance, and other regulated sectors in Berlin. Their feedback provides a practical benchmark for companies planning to hire or retain a General Counsel in a competitive and fast-moving market.
Because senior legal titles can differ widely between organisations, this report uses years of post-qualification experience (PQE) rather than job titles alone to present compensation data. This gives a clearer and more consistent view of General Counsel salary levels in Berlin, regardless of how individual companies structure their hierarchy.
You can download the full General Counsel salary guide here!
Salary levels can vary based on industry, company stage, and the scope of the role. For an accurate benchmark - and to discuss how to approach this key General Counsel hire - contact the team.
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