Counsel / Berufsbezeichnung
am 09.04.2007 von http://transblawg.eu
The various uses of the word counsel are confusing enough to those new to common-law countries without Allen & Overy creating a new definition.
In England and Wales, counsel means a barrister (two counsel - no s on the plural - means two barristers). In the USA too, the term applies to a lawyer in court. But the words of counsel after a lawyer's name mean something different: that the lawyer is a consultant to the firm, for example, or assisted in a matter without being the main lawyer in the case.
But at Allen & Overy, according to RollOnFriday:
The track to partnership stays the same, but an alternative role of “counsel” will be available to a very limited number of senior associates. They can expect to earn between £150,000 and £230,000 basic, again with a bonus of up to £50,000 on top.
Another term new to me is PSL or professional support lawyer. Here is a definition from the mysteriously named British Law site:
The role of Professional Support Lawyer …
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