Principal Legal Counsel
Annual salary range
₹22 Lakhs - ₹45 Lakhs
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Filter salaries byPrincipal Legal Counsel Salary in Financial Services in India (Updated 2025)
based on 4
latest salaries
• updated:
2 Mar 2025
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Experience wise Principal Legal Counsel salaries
| Years of experience | Avg. Annual Salary |
|---|---|
12
years
(1
salaries)
|  ₹32 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
13
years
(1
salaries)
| ₹45 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr |
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15+
years
(2
salaries)
| ₹22 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr |
Principal Legal Counsel Salary in
India ranges between ₹22
Lakhs to ₹45
Lakhs for
12 years of experience to 16 years of experience
. Salary estimates are based on
4 latest salaries received
from Principal Legal Counsel.
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Latest annual salaries shared by Principal Legal Counsels
3d ago
InterGlobe Aviation
Principal Legal Counsel
14 years exp.
2w ago
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Principal Legal Counsel
15 years exp.
1mo ago
Tata Steel
Principal Legal Counsel
16 years exp.
2mo ago
INDIA TODAY GROUP
Principal Legal Counsel
12 years exp.
2mo ago
Tata Steel
Principal Legal Counsel
16 years exp.
4mo ago
Indiamart Intermesh
Principal Legal Counsel
18 years exp.
4mo ago
Tata Steel
Principal Legal Counsel
15 years exp.
7mo ago
Infosys
Principal Legal Counsel
11 years exp.
8mo ago
Infosys
Principal Legal Counsel
11 years exp.
9mo ago
Tata Steel
Principal Legal Counsel
15 years exp.
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| Company Name | Avg Annual Salary | Open Jobs |
|---|---|---|
12 -
13
yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹34.7 L/yr - ₹44.3 L/yr | |
16 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹28.8 L/yr - ₹36.8 L/yr | |
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15 yrs
exp.
(AmbitionBox Estimate)
|
₹19.8 L/yr - ₹25.3 L/yr | |
Similar Designation Salaries for Principal Legal Counsel
| Designations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Senior Legal Counsel Salary
5 -
17
years
exp.
(87 salaries)
| ₹8 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr |
Regional Legal Manager Salary
5 -
16
years
exp.
(240 salaries)
| ₹5.5 L/yr - ₹19.7 L/yr |
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| |
Area Legal Manager Salary
2 -
13
years
exp.
(399 salaries)
| ₹4 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr |
Senior Legal Executive Salary
1 -
9
years
exp.
(355 salaries)
| ₹2.7 L/yr - ₹9 L/yr |
Senior Legal Associate Salary
2 -
8
years
exp.
(131 salaries)
| ₹3.2 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr |
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Principal Legal Counsel Salary By Locations
| Locations | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Gurgaon / Gurugram
Principal Legal Counsel
12 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹32 L/yr - ₹57 L/yr |
New Delhi
Principal Legal Counsel
12 -
18
years
exp.
| ₹34 L/yr - ₹61 L/yr |
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Ranchi
Principal Legal Counsel
13 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹48.5 L/yr - ₹59.5 L/yr |
Mumbai
Principal Legal Counsel
14 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹2 L/yr - ₹49.5 L/yr |
Bangalore / Bengaluru
Principal Legal Counsel
11 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹32 L/yr - ₹53.5 L/yr |
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Principal Legal Counsel Salary In Other Industries
| Industries | Avg Annual Salary |
|---|---|
Iron & Steel
Principal Legal Counsel
12 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹35.5 L/yr - ₹61 L/yr |
Manufacturing
Principal Legal Counsel
12 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹35.5 L/yr - ₹61 L/yr |
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Metals & Mining
Principal Legal Counsel
12 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹35.5 L/yr - ₹61 L/yr |
Power
Principal Legal Counsel
12 -
16
years
exp.
| ₹35.5 L/yr - ₹61 L/yr |
Aviation
Principal Legal Counsel
12 -
14
years
exp.
| ₹41 L/yr - ₹57 L/yr |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Principal Legal Counsel Salaries
What is the salary of a Principal Legal Counsel in India?
Salary for a Principal Legal Counsel in India ranges between ₹22.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year. Salary estimates are based on 4 latest salaries received from various Principal Legal Counsels across industries.
What are the top paying companies that employ Principal Legal Counsels?
- Tata Steel Principal Legal Counsel Salary - ₹59.2 Lakhs per year
- InterGlobe Aviation Principal Legal Counsel Salary - ₹47.6 Lakhs per year
What is the starting salary for a Principal Legal Counsel in India?
Average starting Salary for Principal Legal Counsel in India is around ₹22.0 Lakhs per year (₹1.8L per month). 12 years of minimum experience is required to be a Principal Legal Counsel.
What is the highest salary for a Principal Legal Counsel in India?
Highest salary that a Principal Legal Counsel can earn is ₹65.0 Lakhs per year (₹5.4L per month).
What are the top paying industries for Principal Legal Counsel in India?
- IT Services & Consulting - ₹49.5 Lakhs to 60.0 Lakhs per year
- Iron & Steel - ₹35.5 Lakhs to 65.0 Lakhs per year
- Aviation - ₹41.0 Lakhs to 57.0 Lakhs per year
- Financial Services - ₹32.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Media & Entertainment - ₹22.5 Lakhs to 22.5 Lakhs per year
What are the top paying cities for Principal Legal Counsel in India?
- Gurgaon / Gurugram - ₹32.0 Lakhs to 45.0 Lakhs per year
- Bangalore / Bengaluru - ₹32.0 Lakhs to 32.0 Lakhs per year
- Thiruvananthapuram - ₹22.0 Lakhs to 22.0 Lakhs per year
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