In-House Counsel (0-3 Years Experience) in Halifax, NS

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) in Halifax, NS

86254 - 129030

25th percentile

86254

New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties

50th percentile

104253

Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role

75th percentile

129030

Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available

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