🇨🇦 Updated April 18, 2026

Legal Counsel in Canada

Detailed salary information for Legal Counsel positions in Canada, including pay in CAD and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)
175,100 CAD
Salary in USD / year
$128,958.99
National Percentile
Top 16%

About This Role

Corporate Attorneys provide legal counsel and representation to organizations. They handle legal matters, contracts, mergers, acquisitions, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations relevant to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

3–12 years
Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Part-Time
22%
Intern
21%
Temporary
21%
Full-Time
21%
Contract
16%

Common Qualifications

MCA
18%
M.Com
15%
BA
13%
BBA
13%
BCA
12%
M.Tech
9%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Legal Counsel title in Canada often specialize in these roles:

Common Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance
Stock Options or Equity Grants
Employee Recognition Programs
Health Insurance
Social and Recreational Activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Relocation Assistance
Legal Assistance
Financial Counseling

Job Details

Job TitleLegal Counsel
CategoryLegal
Country🇨🇦 Canada
CurrencyCAD
Annual Salary (per year)175,100 CAD
Annual Salary in USD (per year)$128,958.99
Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary
175,100
Bottom 50% Avg
14,158
Middle 40% Avg
96,376
Top 10% Avg
306,233
Top 1% Avg
1,004,296
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