You can raise title or level during offer discussions, but a firm may have less flexibility than it does on other terms.

Level is often tied to role expectations, interview assessments and internal compensation bands rather than years worked alone.

Someone managing a large industry team may make a credible case for responsibility, yet still need to demonstrate consulting-specific skills. Protect your current responsibilities and confidentiality, and avoid using employer systems for a private job search.

Explain the scope of work you have already owned and ask which responsibilities distinguish the offered grade from the next one. The discussion points in consulting offer negotiation can help you raise leveling professionally without treating title as the only concern.

I'm more concerned about the scope than the title.

Would asking about level make me sound difficult?

I would want to know the promotion criteria if the offered title stays unchanged.

Has anyone successfully clarified level expectations before discussing compensation?