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How much does a Legal Group Director make in New York, NY? The average Legal Group Director salary in New York, NY is $234,910 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $202,560 and $269,720. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Legal Group Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Group Director Salary $173,107 New York,NY February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Group Director Salary $202,560 New York,NY February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Group Director Salary $234,910 New York,NY February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Group Director Salary $269,720 New York,NY February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Group Director Salary $301,413 New York,NY February 26, 2024
25% $202,560 10% $173,107 90% $301,413 75% $269,720 $234,910 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Legal Group Director provides legal advice, interpretation, and guidance to senior management and officers regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, intellectual property or trademark protection, and other business matters. Oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. Being a Legal Group Director coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. In addition, Legal Group Director manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and may require admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. The Legal Group Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Working as a Legal Group Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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