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In-House Counsel (0-3 Years Experience)

In-House Counsel (0-3 Years Experience) Job Description

In-house counsel in Canada provides legal research and advice and other legal assistance as directed by the general counsel (GC), deputy GC, and other senior-level lawyers in a corporate legal department. This position may also provide counsel to management within the company and coordinate with outside legal counsel. Depending on the industry or size of the company, in-house counsel may be placed in a specialized division within the legal department, such as litigation, real estate, or regulatory compliance. In-house counsel must have excellent analytical, communication, diplomatic, research, and writing skills. Employers may hire candidates straight out of law school for this position or require that they have one to three years of experience working for a law firm or corporate legal department. LLB/JD and in good standing membership of a provincial Bar in Canada are requisites.

Typical In-House Counsel (0-3 Years Experience) Duties:

Researching and analyzing law for the preparation of legal memoranda. Performing due diligence for a potential transaction involving the company. Representing the company in a court of law, administrative body, or tribunal. Analyzing and summarizing legal documents. Negotiating with outside parties, outside counsel, vendors, and clients. Anticipating and mitigating potential legal problems involving the company.

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Salary for In-House Counsel (0-3 Years Experience)
94250 - 141000
25th percentile
94250
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
114000
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
141000
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile General Counsel 154500 195750 250500 In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel, 10+ Years' Experience 131000 158000 193250 In-House Counsel, 4-9 Years' Experience 112500 137500 168000

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