I have been looking at in house roles and some places seem to have aweful salaries (like sub 200k or even 100k) but require an insane level of specialization. Do people take these roles?

What's a reasonable base & bonus % for 12 year litigator going in-house to Fortune 500 company in HCOL/non-tech. Role will manage all litigation and report to GC. No salary range in job post, and I have screener interview.

Folks, do you feel like you and your work are valued and respected in your in-house job? I know legal is never really truly respected, or atleast as much as core business or even some others, but I don't think I've ever felt this strongly like my work is not respected, valued or even wanted. Wondering it this is common and how to process.

Should I leave a fully remote job that pays $450K to $500K total comp (range due to equity) to take an offer that pays $550K to $600K but requires 3 to 4 days per week in office with a 45 min commute each way? Everything else is about the same. The new in office job has a slightly higher title and slightly bigger team, but a slightly smaller scope and maybe a little less work, and the new job is at a slightly bigger company (Fortune 500). Only at the current role for about 2 years.

Am 200 employment associate in HCOL city with 8YOE. $225k base & $15-60k hours-based bonus (got max bonus last year for 2050h). Have opportunity to go in-house at large private co. through a referral. Likely $150-160k base with 30% bonus, much better wlb (true 9-5), good remote work policy (2 days in office v 3 days at firm), & apparent opportunity for role to expand with & help shape co.’s emerging AI policies. Equity unclear & seems limited for new hires but possibly negotiable. Thoughts?