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Head of Legal

Salary for Head of Legal
8232 - 12436
25th percentile
8232
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
50th percentile
10313
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
75th percentile
12436
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Legal Assistant 2585 2835 3652 Legal Assistant 2585 2835 3652 Real Estate Legal Counsel 3762 5649 7737 Legal Counsel 3797 5694 7720 Data Protection Officer 3800 5128 7697 Corporate Legal Counsel 3950 5936 8233 Real Estate Legal Counsel (Independent) 4689 8186 12616 Corporate Legal Counsel (Independent) 4777 8202 13121 Head of Legal (Independent) 12853 16518 20705

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