Securities Attorney
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$200,000/yr
Typical range
$150,000 – $290,000
Education
Professional degree
Time to entry
About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school)
What a Securities Attorney does
Advises companies and financial institutions on securities laws, capital markets transactions, SEC filings, and regulatory compliance.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a professional degree. About 7-8 years (bachelor's + professional school).
Estimated cost of that path: ~$150,000. Estimated payback: ~4 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Legal Recruiter — $75,000/yr
- Anti-Money Laundering Analyst — $72,000/yr
- Patent Attorney — $185,000/yr
- eDiscovery Specialist — $78,000/yr
- General Counsel — $220,000/yr
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