Top Legal Executive Salaries in Canada
Alternate Job Titles: Chief Legal Executive, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, Global Vice President of Legal Affairs
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How much does a Top Legal Executive in Canada make? The median annual Top Legal Executive salary in Canada is C$322,811, as of November 21, 2024, with a range usually between C$267,026-C$388,181 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Top Legal Executive may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Top Legal Executive in Canada.
This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Top Legal Executive that make less than that annual salary. For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Top Legal Executive in Canada is C$322,811, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Top Legal Executive in Canada are expected to make less than C$322,811.
Source: HR Reported data as of November 21, 2024
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This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Top Legal Executive in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Top Legal Executive in are expected to make less than the median.
Source: HR Reported data as of November 21, 2024
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Plans and directs all aspects of an organization's legal affairs. Ensures all business policies and activities are managed correctly and in compliance with current laws. Provides strategic guidance on legal issues, manages compliance and risk mitigation, reviews contracts, and handles other legal duties to protect the organization's interests. Uses a broad range of legal expertise and current knowledge to advise leadership on any regulatory changes or actions that may impact the business. Assists or represents the organization in business negotiations. May assist in the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to top legal executive. Top level or C level management. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. View full job description
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