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.
Quantified bullet examples
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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