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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Deputy Chief Legal Counsel
Description
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We are looking for a highly experienced and dedicated Deputy Chief Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. The Deputy Chief Legal Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting the Chief Legal Counsel in overseeing all legal matters within the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and providing strategic legal advice to senior management. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical skills, strong leadership capabilities, and extensive knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
In this role, you will be responsible for assisting in the management of the organization's legal department, including supervising legal staff, coordinating with external legal advisors, and ensuring the timely and effective handling of legal issues. You will provide expert legal counsel on a wide range of matters, including contracts, litigation, intellectual property, employment law, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
The Deputy Chief Legal Counsel will also be instrumental in developing and implementing legal strategies that align with the organization's business objectives, mitigating legal risks, and ensuring adherence to ethical standards and best practices. You will collaborate closely with various departments to identify potential legal issues, provide proactive solutions, and facilitate informed decision-making processes.
Additionally, you will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating complex contracts and agreements, managing litigation and dispute resolution processes, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements. You will also monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations, assess their impact on the organization, and recommend appropriate actions to maintain compliance.
The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders. You will possess strong organizational and project management abilities, enabling you to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently.
We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you are a seasoned legal professional with a proven track record of success in corporate legal management and compliance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our organization's continued success and growth.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Assist the Chief Legal Counsel in managing the organization's legal department and staff.
- Provide expert legal advice on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
- Review, draft, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements.
- Oversee litigation and dispute resolution processes, coordinating with external counsel as needed.
- Monitor and analyze changes in laws and regulations, recommending appropriate compliance actions.
- Collaborate with internal departments to identify and mitigate potential legal risks.
- Ensure adherence to internal policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement legal strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in corporate law, compliance, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
- Proven leadership experience managing legal teams and external counsel.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience managing complex litigation cases?
- How do you stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to our industry?
- Describe a situation where you successfully mitigated a significant legal risk for your organization.
- What strategies do you use to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders?
- How do you prioritize and manage multiple legal projects simultaneously?
