Lawyers Salary in India are not only lucrative but also offers prestigious designations along with other benefits.
Top Law Firms in India
Some of the top law firms in India offering the highest salary range are –
- Khaitan & Co, Mumbai
- Trilegal
- AZB & Partners, Mumbai
- Amarchand Mangaldas
- S&R Associates
- Talwar Thakore & Associates
- Finsec Law Advisers
- Platinum Partners
- Luthra & Luthra
- AZB & Partners, Delhi
- J Sagar Associates (JSA)
- Argus Partners
- Wadia Ghandy & Co
- Nish*th Desai Associates
- Desai & Diwanji
- SAIL
- Crawford Bayley & Co
- Phoenix Legal
- IFMR
- Juris Corp
- Kochhar & Co
- Pangea3
- Lakshmi Kumaran & Sridharan
- Supreme Court judicial clerkships
Popular Job Designations for Lawyers
The most popular job designations for a lawyer are –
- Junior Lawyer
- Senior Lawyer
- Attorney
- Corporate Lawyer / Attorney
- Working Partner
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Salary Range for Lawyers in different Firms / Companies in India
| AZB & Partners, Mumbai | ||
| Designation | Salary Range | Total Package including maximum Bonus & other benefits |
| Lawyer | INR 11,40,000 per year | Competitive bonus |
| S & R Associates | ||
| Lawyer | INR 10,80,000 per year | - |
| Khaitan & Co., Mumbai | ||
| Lawyer | INR 10,80,000 per year | INR 14,80,000 |
| Talwar Thakore & Associates | ||
| Lawyer | INR 10,50,000 per year | Up to 40% of basic pay |
| Paras Kuhad & Associates | ||
| Junior Lawyers (minimum 1 to 4 years experience) | INR 2,45,000 – INR 4,15,000 per year | benefits |
| Associate Lawyers (minimum 4 to 8 years experience) | INR 3,64,000 – INR 5,90,000 per year | benefits |
| Working Partners (minimum 10 to 12 years experience) | INR 10,80,000 – INR 15,00,000 per year | benefits |
| Trilegal | ||
| Lawyer | INR 10,80,000 per year | INR 12,80,000 |
| Amarchand Mangaldas | ||
| Lawyer | INR 10,30,000 to 10,80,000 per year | INR 14,00,000 to 15,00,000 |
| Finsec Law Advisers | ||
| Lawyer | INR 10,00,000 per year | Performance based bonus |
| Luthra & Luthra | ||
| Lawyer | INR 10,20,000 per year | INR 12,60,000 lakhs (+0.51 signing bonus) plus (INR 3,00,000 insurance benefits) |
| J Sagar Associates (JSA) | ||
| Lawyer | INR 9,60,000 per year | - |
| AZB & Partners, New Delhi | ||
| Lawyer | INR 9,80,000 per year | Competitive bonus |
| Platinum Partners, Delhi | ||
| Lawyer | INR 9,00,000 per year | - |
| ICICI Bank | ||
| Lawyer | INR 9,05,000 per year | Benefits after 6 months |
| Argus Partners | ||
| Lawyer | INR 8,00,000 per year | INR 10,00,000 |
| Wadia Ghandy & Co | ||
| Lawyer | INR 8,40,000 per year | - |
| Nish*th Desai Associates | ||
| Lawyer | INR 7,20,000 per year | INR 4,80,000 (fixed) paid after 3 years of experience in the firm |
| Desai & Diwanji | ||
| Lawyer | INR 6,00,000 to 8,40,000 per year | 2% to 10% on billings |
| Phoenix Legal | ||
| Lawyer | INR 6,00,000 to 7,20,000 per year | |
| SAIL | ||
| Lawyer | INR 6,60,000 to 6,80,000 lakhs per year | |
| IFMR | ||
| Lawyer | INR 6,00,000 to 6,50,000 per year | |
| Pangea3 | ||
| Lawyer | - | INR 4,00,000 to 6,00,000 per year |
| Juris Corp | ||
| Lawyer | INR 4,80,000 to 6,00,000 per year | |
| Kochhar & Co. | ||
| Lawyer | INR 4,20,000 to 4,80,000 per year | |
| Crawford Bayley & Co. | ||
| Lawyer | INR 4,80,000 per year | variable |
| Lakshmi Kumaran & Sridharan | ||
| Lawyer | INR 4,80,000 per year | |
| Supreme Court judicial clerkships | ||
| Lawyer | INR 3,00,000 per year | |
Pay Scale for Lawyer / Attorney
| Designation
|
Basic Salary
|
Bonus
|
Total Salary (per year)
|
| Lawyer / Attorney
|
INR 1,23,650 – INR 23,49,112
|
Up to INR 3,94,530
|
INR 1,55,000– INR 25,68,932
|
Pay Scale for Lawyers as per the size of Firm:
| Size of Firm (no. of lawyers)
|
Median Salary Range
|
| No. of Lawyers in Firm (1 to 9)
|
INR 1,76,874 – INR 13,22,574
|
| No. of Lawyers in Firm (10 to 49)
|
INR 2,15,000 – INR 4,80,000
|
Know the Salary of Judges in India
States in India offering highest pay scale to Corporate Attorneys:
| Name of the State
|
Median Salary Range
|
| Maharashtra
|
INR 4,70,000 to INR 22,00,000
|
| Delhi
|
INR 1,80,000 to INR 19,50,000
|
Growth Opportunity for a Lawyer
The growth opportunity of a lawyer depends on his knowledge, public speaking ability, skills and experience. With years of experience, the value of a lawyer increases and so does the remuneration. Senior lawyers start their own law firms and begin earning a very lucrative amount.
Academic Certifications required for a profession in Law
Candidates need to pursue a degree in law after completion of higher secondary (10+2) examination from a recognized institute. Candidates after graduation can also pursue a degree in law. The minimum requirement for most firms in India is 55% in aggregate in the law degree course and overall excellent academic records. Candidates with additional qualifications like B.E, MBA, CA or CS are preferred. Most firms in India prefer candidates with a minimum of 2 years experiences.
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