In-House Counsel (4-9 years experience) in Saskatoon, SK

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

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Salary for In-House Counsel (4-9 years experience) in Saskatoon, SK
108535 - 161945
25th percentile
108535
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
132545
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
161945
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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