In-House Counsel (4-9 years experience) in Fraser Valley, BC
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 affairsResearching and analyzing the law on complex issues and writing a brief for submission to a supervising lawyer or executive of the organizationAppearing in a court of law, an arbitration hearing or other judicial tribunal and initiating, prosecuting or defending litigation on behalf of the companyAnalyzing and summarizing complicated legal documents, including contracts, and making suggestions for alterations of those documentsNegotiating with outside parties on contractual issues and legal disputes, including settlement conferencesNegotiating and drafting contractsAnticipating 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 Fraser Valley, BC
114750 -
171360
25th percentile
114750
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
140250
The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.
75th percentile
171360
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.