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Ambition
Compare your next step and end goal with professionals like you, and see which route is most logical based on 10.326 comparable profiles.
Next function: Senior Legal Counsel
The most chosen next step by professionals with your current function.
Based on 10.326 comparable profiles
45% of professionals with your profile makes the move to Senior Legal Counsel, the most logical next step.
End function: Senior Legal Counsel
The most common route from professionals with your profile to this target function.
45% of professionals with Legal Counsel as their current function takes the step to Senior Legal Counsel, typically within 3-5 years. Look for projects within your current role where you can already take on tasks at Senior Legal Counsel level, such as leading, coordinating or carrying final responsibility. That makes your growth visible to your employer and strengthens your position when you apply for a next role.
Market value
Discover how your pay and conditions compare to the market, and what you can earn in your next step.
Salary
Gross monthly salary · Legal Counsel · Netherlands
No salary benchmark available for this function yet.
Secondary conditions
What employers offer for Legal Counsel
Sorted by most common condition · Based on 10.326 comparable profiles
Use these benchmarks in your negotiation: Thuiswerken / hybride is the most common condition for this function.
Invest in the skills with the biggest impact on your next step: Contractenrecht / contracten opstellen, Juridisch advies, Ondernemingsrecht. These skills show the biggest difference in level between Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel, and determine how quickly you are ready for that role. Add these skills to your profile as soon as you master them, so employers can find you on them. Combine practical experience in your current role with a targeted course such as WO Rechten to make your progress demonstrable. Use the salary and benefits benchmarks above to substantiate your market value in your next review or negotiation.
Next steps
Grow your chances with the right skills, courses and a concrete plan towards your next step.
Development
Skill level: current role vs. next step vs. end goal
Based on the most common skills of professionals in these roles.
Contractenrecht / contracten opstellen is the most in-demand skill for Legal Counsel. Start there.
Courses & trainings
Most relevant for your development points
Most common courses, certificates and degrees in vacancies for these roles.
| Course | Provider | Type | Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WO Rechten | - | Training | 94% |
| WO Rechtsgeleerdheid (master) Nederlandse universiteiten | Nederlandse universiteiten | Degree | 90% |
| Master Ondernemingsrecht / Corporate Law Nederlandse universiteiten | Nederlandse universiteiten | Degree | 35% |
| Master Arbeidsrecht Nederlandse universiteiten | Nederlandse universiteiten | Degree | 20% |
| Beroepsopleiding Advocatuur NOvA | NOvA | Certificate | 15% |
| Master Nederlands recht | - | Training | 11% |
WO Rechten is asked for in 94% of the vacancies for these roles, making it the most valuable addition to your profile. Employers see it as proof that you have the knowledge and skills these positions require. It helps you stand out for matching vacancies and strengthens your position in salary negotiations.
Functions & advice
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Based on the market value, skill development and the route of comparable professionals, Senior Legal Counsel is a realistic and well-substantiated next step. The advice below can serve as a guideline for a concrete development conversation, with data as the starting point instead of a vague growth wish.
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