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General Counsel salary

57 000 kr

Administrative and organizational lawyers

What will be the salary after tax?

46 400 - 68 800 kr / month

Women earn 93% of what men do.

Administration, ekonomi

Salary progression General Counsel

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Average salary 57 000 kr
Males 59 800 kr
Females 55 600 kr
Profession General Counsel and its salary
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Role and Responsibilities of a Chief Legal Officer

A chief legal officer, also known as a corporate or organizational lawyer, plays a central role in the company's legal department. This position involves ensuring that the company's operations comply with applicable laws and regulations and minimizing legal risks. The chief legal officer advises the management on legal matters, oversees legal disputes, negotiates contracts, and handles various legal cases.

Salary for Chief Legal Officers

The average salary for a chief legal officer is 57 000 kronor per month. This marks an increase from previous measurements where the average salary was 55 300 kronor. There is a certain gender pay gap in this profession; men earn an average of 59 800 kronor while women earn 55 600 kronor, meaning that women earn approximately 93% of what men do.

Education and Qualifications

Becoming a chief legal officer requires a law degree, which entails at least four and a half years of university studies. Many chief legal officers also have additional specializations or further education in specific legal areas. Practical experience is also very valuable, and it is common for chief legal officers to have several years of experience as a lawyer or in other legal roles before reaching the chief position.

Requirements to Land a Job as a Chief Legal Officer

Reaching a position as a chief legal officer requires both solid education and extensive practical experience. It is advantageous to have worked in various legal areas and to have experience in leadership. Good communication skills, analytical ability, and a deep understanding of business operations are also important qualities for a chief legal officer.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Chief legal officers can often expect benefits such as paid further education, a company car, or a mobile phone. However, these benefits vary depending on the employer and industry. It is also common for chief legal officers to have flexible working hours and the option to work remotely.

Considerations for Chief Legal Officers

As a chief legal officer, it is important to have a good understanding of both the legal and business aspects of the operation. The role requires staying updated on changes in legislation and being able to adapt to new legal challenges. It is also important to be able to work under pressure and have strong leadership qualities.

Summary

Working as a chief legal officer is a challenging and rewarding career that requires both solid education and extensive experience. With an average salary of 57 000 kronor per month and opportunities for various benefits, it is an attractive profession for those interested in law and business operations. To succeed in the role, good communication and leadership skills, as well as strong analytical ability, are required.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a General Counsel is 68800 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Privately employed officials with a post-secondary education, 3 years or more. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 64200 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a General Counsel is 46400 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Privately employed workers. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 52900 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
25-34 98% 46100 kr 46900 kr
35-44 97% 56400 kr 56900 kr
45-54 93% 60500 kr 61100 kr
55-64 88% 64400 kr 65100 kr
Snitt 93% 56400 kr 57000 kr
Salary per sector
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All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.

All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.

Profession General Counsel has the SSYK code 2615, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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