Find Jobs Control your career. Find the right role for you - remote, hybrid or on-site. Find your next job Search jobs now Find the right job type for you Explore how we help job seekers Hire Talent We're ready to help you hire talent at every level, from office support roles to C-suite. Hire talent Contract talent Permanent talent Learn how we work with you Executive search Finance and Accounting Technology Marketing and Creative Legal Administrative and Customer Support Explore Consulting Solutions See how our consulting capabilities can help transform your business. Explore consulting solutions Cloud • Cybersecurity • Data & Analytics • Data Privacy • Intelligent Automation • IT Service Desk Technology Internal Audit • Regulatory Compliance • Financial Crimes Compliance • Risk Management • Sarbanes-Oxley Risk, Audit and Compliance Finance Transformation • Process Optimization • Finance Technology & Data • Reporting & Compliance • Cost & Performance Management Finance and Accounting Digital Transformation • Marketing Services • Marketing Technology • Creative and Design Digital, Marketing and Customer Experience Data Privacy • Legal Consulting • Transaction Services Legal Contact Centres • Sustainability • Operational Effectiveness • Supply Chain • Sourcing & Procurement Operations HR Transformation • Employee Experience • Managed Talent • Future of Work • Organizational Transformation Human Resources Discover Insights Make smarter decisions with the latest hiring trends and career insights. Discover Insights 2027 Salary Guide Demand for Skilled Talent Report Press Room Tech insights and talent strategies Labour market overview AI in recruiting Staffing for small businesses Browse jobs Find your next hire Our locations

In-House Counsel, 4-9 Years' Experience in Calgary, AB

In-House Counsel (4-9 years experience) Job Description

In-house counsel with four to nine years of experience in Canada will have developed some expertise within the legal department, while still providing research, advice and other legal assistance to the general counsel (GC), deputy GC and other senior-level lawyers in the corporate legal department. This legal position also may provide counsel to management within the company, coordinate with outside legal counsel and be expected to take on a more managerial role within the legal department. In-house counsel must have a juris doctor (JD) and excellent analytical, communication, diplomatic, legal research and writing skills. Employers in Canada may require five to nine years of experience working at a law firm or another corporate legal department, depending on the level of the position offered.

Typical in-house counsel, 4-9 years' experience duties:

Developing the organization's policies on industry-specific issues, corporate governance or regulatory affairs Researching and analyzing the law on complex issues and writing a brief for submission to a supervising lawyer or executive of the organization Appearing in a court of law, an arbitration hearing or other judicial tribunal and initiating, prosecuting or defending litigation on behalf of the company Analyzing and summarizing complicated legal documents, including contracts, and making suggestions for alterations of those documents Negotiating with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes, including settlement conferences Negotiating and drafting contracts Anticipating and mitigating potential legal problems within the organization and developing strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk

Looking for an in-house counsel, 4-9 years of experience or an in-house counsel, 4-9 years of experience job?

Request candidates now and a specialized recruiter will typically contact you within one business day to discuss your staffing needs and help you hire an in-house counsel 4-9 years' experience.Search in-house counsel 4-9 years' experience openings and apply now or submit your resume to be considered for opportunities that match your experience.

Salary for In-House Counsel, 4-9 Years' Experience in Calgary, AB

121635 - 187090

Low
121635
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
152375
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
187090
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

Projected salaries for related positions

 Job title Low Mid High General Counsel 165625 208555 266060 Associate General Counsel 131440 159000 201400 In-House Counsel, 10+ Years' Experience 141775 176225 221540 In-House Counsel, 0-3 Years' Experience 103085 126935 156880

Explore more salaries

Looking to hire? Start here.

Access the skilled permanent and contract talent you need—from support roles to C-suite—with precision matching powered by Robert Half recruiters leveraging their experience combined together with our industry-leading AI technology. Hire talent

More to explore

2027 Canada Salary Guide Explore the latest data for roles in 6 professional fields and know what you should pay or earn in local and national markets.
Demand for Skilled Talent Check out our Demand for Skilled Talent report to learn about employers’ hiring plans and needs.
Labour Market Overview Stay on top of Robert Half and Statistics Canada job posting data to learn about today’s hiring market.
Pay and Compensation Highlights Dive deeper into salary and total compensation trends across a range of professional roles and industries.
The salary benchmarks in the Canada Salary Guide From Robert Half are the result of a rigorous, multistep process designed to reflect projected market trends for 2027. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has placed nationwide, along with third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use for independent validation. Learn more about our methodology.
Browse Jobs Contract Talent Permanent Talent Consulting Solutions Finance & Accounting Technology Marketing & Creative Legal Administrative & Customer Support Discover Insights Job directory Salary Guide Time Reports Subscribe to Newsletter Contact us About Robert Half Leadership Careers With Us Locations Investor centre Press Fraud Alert Privacy Policy Terms of Use Modern Slavery Report Robert Half Canada Inc. All Rights Reserved. Numéro de permis du Québec AP-2000503 Australia - English Belgium - English Belgium - Nederlands Belgium - Français Brazil - Português Canada - English Canada - Français Chile - Español China - English China - 中文 France - Français Germany - Deutsch Hong Kong, China - English Ireland - English Italy - Italian Japan - English Japan - 日本語 Luxembourg - English Luxembourg - Français Netherlands - English Netherlands - Nederlands New Zealand - English Singapore - English Switzerland - Deutsch Switzerland - English Switzerland - Français United Arab Emirates - English United Kingdom - English United States - English