The 2026 Canadian In-House Lawyer Salary Survey is now open!
Brought to you by: ZSA Legal Recruitment and Counselwell
Last year, 759 in-house counsel from across Canada contributed to our salary report. For 2026, we’re aiming for 1,000+ responses to deliver the clearest and most accurate compensation insights for the profession.
The survey takes 5-10 minutes, and all responses are kept strictly confidential.
“As far as I can tell, this report is the be all and end all when it comes to compensation data for Canadian in-house counsel.”
– Counsel at Bank
By participating, you help the in-house community understand:
- Salary, bonus, and equity trends
- Regional and industry-specific compensation differences
- How hybrid/remote work arrangements affect pay
- Gender and minority pay gaps
- The impact of seniority, practice area, and job function
…and much more.
Early-Bird Prizes
To thank you for supporting the profession:
First 250 respondents with email will be entered into a draw for Apple AirPods Pro 3 (value CAD $329)
- The next 250 respondents with email will be entered into a draw for a CAD $150 gift card
- All respondents with email will be entered into a draw for one of three CAD $50 gift cards
Thank you in advance for helping create Canada’s most meaningful compensation benchmark for in-house lawyers.
Take the Survey
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