How much does a Top Legal Executive make in New Jersey? The average Top Legal Executive salary in New Jersey is $420,639 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $357,156 and $499,368. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Top Legal Executive Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Top Legal Executive Salary $299,357 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Top Legal Executive Salary $357,156 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Top Legal Executive Salary $420,639 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Top Legal Executive Salary $499,368 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Top Legal Executive Salary $571,046 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $357,156 10% $299,357 90% $571,046 75% $499,368 $420,639 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Top Legal Executive need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Regulatory Compliance: Monitoring strict adherence of all organizational processes and procedures to applicable laws and regulations.

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Financial Services: A services provided by the finance industry, which encompasses a broad range of businesses that manage money. These services involve banking, brokerage, mortgages, credit cards, payment services, real estate, investment funds, taxes and accounting.

Leadership 7.87%
Regulatory Compliance 2.29%
Financial Services 1.55%
Others 88.29%

Job Description for Top Legal Executive

Top Legal Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's legal affairs. Ensures all business policies and activities are managed correctly and in compliance with current laws. Being a Top Legal Executive provides strategic guidance on legal issues, manages compliance and risk mitigation, reviews contracts, and handles other legal duties to protect the organization's interests. Uses a broad range of legal expertise and current knowledge to advise leadership on any regulatory changes or actions that may impact the business. Additionally, Top Legal Executive assists or represents the organization in business negotiations. May assist in the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to Top Legal Executive. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $433,688 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $441,364 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $441,748 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $433,304 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $448,272 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $433,688 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $427,164 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $430,618 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $441,748 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $433,688 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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