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Legal Services Director Salaries in Ottawa, ON

• What is the average Legal Services Director salary for Ottawa, ON?
  How much does a Legal Services Director in Ottawa, ON make? The median annual Legal Services Director salary in Ottawa, ON is C$209,357, as of September 23, 2026, with a range usually between C$185,529-C$228,820 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Legal Services Director 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 Legal Services Director in Ottawa, ON.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Legal Services Director in Ottawa, ON that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Legal Services Director in Ottawa, ON are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of September 23, 2026

• Job Description for Legal Services Director
  Oversees the activities of the organization's legal department. 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. Reviews all information and prepares defense for any legal actions against the organization or advises on prosecuting lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Coordinates and reviews the work of internal or external legal staff. Manages staff of attorneys. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Requires admittance to a state bar. Typically reports to top management. 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. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. View full job description

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