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Title
Text copied to clipboard!General Counsel
Description
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We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic General Counsel to lead our legal department and provide expert legal guidance to our executive team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of our business, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, managing legal risk, and supporting corporate governance. This role requires a deep understanding of corporate law, regulatory frameworks, and the ability to navigate complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment.
As General Counsel, you will serve as the chief legal advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior management. You will lead a team of in-house attorneys and legal professionals, manage relationships with external counsel, and play a key role in shaping the company’s legal strategy. Your responsibilities will include contract negotiation and review, litigation management, intellectual property protection, employment law matters, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.
You will also be instrumental in developing and implementing policies and procedures that promote legal and ethical conduct throughout the organization. The successful candidate will possess excellent judgment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders.
This is a critical executive position that requires a proactive, business-oriented legal professional who can balance legal risk with business objectives. If you are a seasoned legal expert with a passion for corporate law and a track record of success in a senior legal role, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide strategic legal advice to executive leadership and the Board of Directors
- Oversee all legal matters, including corporate governance, compliance, and litigation
- Manage and lead the in-house legal team and external counsel
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
- Develop and implement internal legal policies and procedures
- Manage intellectual property portfolio and related legal issues
- Advise on employment law and labor relations matters
- Monitor legal trends and assess potential impact on the business
- Represent the company in legal proceedings and regulatory matters
- Provide training and guidance on legal and compliance topics
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing with a state bar
- Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 in a senior legal role
- Strong knowledge of corporate, contract, employment, and regulatory law
- Proven experience managing legal teams and external counsel
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
- Ability to handle complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment
- High ethical standards and sound judgment
- Experience in a publicly traded company is a plus
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have a valid license to practice law in our jurisdiction?
- How many years of experience do you have in a senior legal role?
- Can you describe your experience with corporate governance?
- Have you managed a legal team before? If so, how large was it?
- What is your approach to balancing legal risk with business goals?
- Describe a complex legal issue you successfully resolved.
- What experience do you have with mergers and acquisitions?
- How do you stay current with changes in laws and regulations?
- Have you worked with publicly traded companies before?
- What is your experience with intellectual property law?
- How do you handle conflicts between legal and business priorities?
- Are you comfortable representing the company in legal proceedings?
