In-house lawyers in the UK are earning more than ever before, according to new research that reveals salaries for corporate counsel in the UK are rising at an inflation-busting average of almost 7%.

The survey, conducted by Incomes Data Services (IDS), found that the average salary for in-house lawyers in the UK was £114,658 – representing an increase of 6.8% on the year before. The highest salary referred to in the poll was £277,000.