Legal consultant
Also known as: business law consultant, legal advisor, city legal adviser, legal adviser, city legal advisor, legal nurse consultant
About this occupation
Legal consultants advise a varied array of clients ranging from business, individuals, up to legal firms. They provide legal advisory outside courtrooms in relation to legal affairs which depend on the nature of the client. They advise in matters such as merging of multinationals, housing purchase, modification of contracts and its implications. They help clients in general to abide by the regulations and avoid committing illegal acts.
Essential skills and knowledge
- use consulting techniques
- ensure law application
- analyse enforceability
- identify clients' needs
- advise on legal decisions
- provide legal advice
- legal terminology
- protect client interests
- interpret law
- compile legal documents
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (O*NET 43-9199.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
US median pay: US$45,670 a year (2025), 192,260 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.