Corporate law firm
₹17–20 LPA at tier-1
- Remote
- Varies
- Qualification
- Typically BA LLB (Integrated), entered through All India Bar Examination.
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What the work involves
Day to day
Advising companies on transactions and compliance - drafting and negotiating contracts, due diligence, regulatory filings and structuring deals. Work is document-heavy and deadline-driven.
Who this suits
Fit
Precise, resilient people who want the highest-paying entry point in Indian law. Unlike litigation, a corporate firm pays properly from the first year, which matters if you do not have family support behind you.
The honest reality
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The hours are the point people underestimate - deal cycles routinely consume nights and weekends, and the pay is compensation for that. Recruitment is dominated by a narrow set of law schools, so the institution you enter matters more here than in most professions. Junior work is largely document review rather than the advocacy the degree suggested. Attrition in the first three years is high.
How you get there
Step by step
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2 years Step 1Finish school
Class 12 in any stream
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3 or 5 years Step 2Qualify
Complete 5-yr Law — BA LLB (CLAT, AILET).
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Step 3Register or licence
Enrol with a State Bar Council and clear the All India Bar Examination.
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Step 4Enter the field
Typical first position: Corporate law firm.
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Step 5Build and specialise Optional
Build a body of work, teach, or move into a specialist or research role.
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You are hereCorporate law firm
Everything above leads here. The steps marked optional can be skipped or taken later — they change how fast you arrive, not whether you can.
Courses that lead here
How to qualify
Exams on the way
Admission and qualifying
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What it pays
Guidance, not a promise
| Role or sector | Experience | Range |
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Indicative range imported from the career map. Unverified - confirm and add a source before publishing.
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Not specified | INR 1,700,000–2,000,000 / Annual |
These are guidance ranges, not guarantees. Pay varies by location, employer, sector, skills and market conditions, and the same role pays very differently across India.