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Legal Executive /General Counsel

Average Legal Executive /General Counsel Salary in Canada

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C$155,502
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Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$76k
MEDIAN
CA$156k
90%
CA$289k

The average salary for a Legal Executive /General Counsel is C$155,502 in 2025

Base Salary
C$76k - C$289k
Bonus
C$20k - C$39k
Total Pay
C$76k - C$419k
Based on 11 salary profiles (last updated May 09 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Legal Executive /General Counsel

Medical
90%
Dental
90%
Vision
90%
None
10%

Gender Breakdown for Legal Executive /General Counsels

Male
66.7%
Female
33.3%
This data is based on 3 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Legal Executive /General Counsels

What is the highest pay for Legal Executive /General Counsels?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Legal Executive /General Counsel is CA$289k / year

What is the lowest pay for Legal Executive /General Counsels?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Legal Executive /General Counsel is CA$76k / year

How can Legal Executive /General Counsels increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Legal Executive /General Counsel is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Legal Executive /General Counsel that oversees more junior Legal Executive /General Counsels, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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