Corporate Counsel Jobs in California
Corporate Counsel jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, entertainment, life sciences, and financial services, with openings from junior in-house attorneys through senior general counsel and deputy general counsel roles. San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego are the dominant hiring metros, anchored by major employers such as Apple, Wells Fargo, and Qualcomm, which maintain large in-house legal teams in the state. The most in-demand specialties are commercial contracts, data privacy, intellectual property, and M&A. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
The Experience
Salesforce seeks a proactive, business-oriented attorney to serve as Corporate Counsel, AI Legal, supporting our AI products, driving product development, privacy, and data protection for our AI products and research programs.
What You'll Actually Be Doing
- Advise executives, engineers, and product managers on legal issues across the AI product lifecycle
- Act as a subject matter expert on SaaS product lifecycles and data protection for Salesforce AI products and AI research projects
- Review and negotiate complex agreements with service providers and technology partners
- Support escalations on AI-related commercial negotiations
- Assist with diligence and integration for AI-related aspects of strategic transactions
- Provide strategic and timely client training on relevant issues and processes Build cross-functional relationships with business teams as well as other internal stakeholders
You're Our Person If...
- Law degree and admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction
- 5+ years combined experience in law firm and/or in-house legal department
- Familiarity with key AI and SaaS regulatory requirements, including global privacy, IP, and data protection laws
- Sound and practical business judgment
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Highly responsive with a service-oriented attitude
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and other internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player combined with ability to work independently Sense of humor
Even Better If...
- In-house experience at a technology company, with significant transactional and product counseling experience
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form .
Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.
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Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.

The typical base salary range for this position is $172,500 - $260,100 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $207,800 - $285,800 annually.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.
Job Category
Global AffairsJob Details
About Salesforce
Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn’t a buzzword — it’s a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of Salesforce.
The Experience
Salesforce seeks a proactive, business-oriented attorney to serve as Corporate Counsel, AI Legal, supporting our AI products, driving product development, privacy, and data protection for our AI products and research programs.
What You'll Actually Be Doing
- Advise executives, engineers, and product managers on legal issues across the AI product lifecycle
- Act as a subject matter expert on SaaS product lifecycles and data protection for Salesforce AI products and AI research projects
- Review and negotiate complex agreements with service providers and technology partners
- Support escalations on AI-related commercial negotiations
- Assist with diligence and integration for AI-related aspects of strategic transactions
- Provide strategic and timely client training on relevant issues and processes Build cross-functional relationships with business teams as well as other internal stakeholders
You're Our Person If...
- Law degree and admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction
- 5+ years combined experience in law firm and/or in-house legal department
- Familiarity with key AI and SaaS regulatory requirements, including global privacy, IP, and data protection laws
- Sound and practical business judgment
- Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Highly responsive with a service-oriented attitude
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and other internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative team player combined with ability to work independently Sense of humor
Even Better If...
- In-house experience at a technology company, with significant transactional and product counseling experience
Unleash Your Potential
When you join Salesforce, you’ll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and be your best , and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can do your best . Together, we’ll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future — but to redefine what’s possible — for yourself, for AI, and the world.
Accommodations
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this Accommodations Request Form .
Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates’ resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. Please see our Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we use your personal data and your rights, including with regard to use of AI tools and opt out options.
Posting Statement
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment. What does that mean exactly? It means that at Salesforce, we believe in equality for all. And we believe we can lead the path to equality in part by creating a workplace that’s inclusive, and free from discrimination. Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal. Any employee or potential employee will be assessed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications – without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, age, disability, veteran or marital status, political viewpoint, or other classifications protected by law. This policy applies to current and prospective employees, no matter where they are in their Salesforce employment journey. It also applies to recruiting, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, assessment of job performance, discipline, termination, and everything in between. Recruiting, hiring, and promotion decisions at Salesforce are fair and based on merit. The same goes for compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, reduction in workforce, recall, training, and education.
In the United States, compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Salesforce offers a variety of benefits to help you live well including: time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Salesforce will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.

The typical base salary range for this position is $172,500 - $260,100 annually. In select cities within the San Francisco and New York City metropolitan area, the base salary range for this role is $207,800 - $285,800 annually.

The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.See All 94 Corporate Counsel Jobs in California
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Law & Legal Services
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate counsel jobs across California.
- Active membership in the State Bar of California in good standing
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in a business environment
- Background in a relevant practice area such as technology, employment, or securities law
- Ability to advise internal clients across multiple business units simultaneously
- Strong written communication skills suited to board memos and regulatory filings
Corporate Counsel Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate counsel in California?
To practice as corporate counsel in California you must be an active member of the State Bar of California, which requires graduating from an accredited law school, passing the California Bar Examination, and completing the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination. After admission, most in-house corporate counsel roles also expect prior experience at a law firm or in a legal department, with many California employers preferring a background in a practice area that matches their core business.
How much do corporate counsels make in California?
Corporate counsels in California earn a median of about $195,080 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $97,950 for the lowest 10% to over $369,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire corporate counsels in California?
Employers hiring corporate counsels in California right now include Intuit, Amazon, and Sony Interactive Entertainment, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, entertainment studios, and life sciences companies means in-house legal teams here tend to be larger and more specialized than in most other states.
Which California cities have the most corporate counsel jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and Palo Alto account for the largest share of corporate counsel openings in California. San Francisco and Silicon Valley drive demand through their dense concentration of technology and venture-backed companies, Los Angeles adds entertainment, media, and financial services employers, and San Diego contributes consistently through its large biotech and defense-contractor base.
Are there remote corporate counsel jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most legal roles. About 70% of corporate counsel openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and advisory nature of in-house legal work. Contract review, compliance advising, and policy drafting are the functions most commonly offered remotely, while roles that require regular board attendance or court appearances tend to remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a corporate counsel in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior or associate in-house counsel role, which large California technology and life sciences companies post specifically for attorneys with one to three years of law firm experience in commercial or IP work. Completing a legal externship or law school clinic with a California-based company strengthens a candidate's profile considerably. Attorneys moving from BigLaw or a boutique firm in transactional or regulatory practice are well positioned, and holding an active State Bar of California license is the non-negotiable credential that opens every door.
Where can I find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in California?
You can find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and practice area, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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