In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel, 10+ Years' Experience

In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel (10+ years experience) Job Description

In-house counsel in Canada with more than 10 years of experience is expected to provide a wide range of legal services and advice to the company, including developing a budget for the legal department. Corporate counsel at this level of experience would also have cultivated a specific area of expertise, such as litigation, mergers and acquisitions, or securities regulation. The position works closely with the general counsel (GC), deputy GC and senior management and is responsible for managing outside legal counsel and employees at all levels, assigning cases to legal teams, and hiring legal staff. Candidates should possess strong leadership, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills. A juris doctor (JD) is required. Depending on the size and structure of the corporate legal department, this position generally requires more than 10 years of experience in a law firm or corporate legal department. Employers in Canada often require candidates to have a background in transactions, intellectual property, labour, real estate and securities laws. Companies may request experience in compliance and corporate governance issues.

Typical in-house counsel/associate general counsel, 10+ years' experience duties:

Consulting with management, commercial advisors, tax experts, accountants and marketing staff

Coordinating and managing outside counsel and litigation

Negotiating and drafting contractual agreements, such as real estate leases, and advising on employment matters

Overseeing compliance and corporate governance issues

Keeping informed of industry-specific regulations and ensuring that appropriate risk management strategies are in place

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Salary for In-House Counsel/Associate General Counsel, 10+ Years' Experience

131500 - 203000

Low

131500

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.

Mid

162750

The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.

High

203000

The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.

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