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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Senior Legal Counsel
Description
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We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will provide strategic legal advice, guidance, and support to our organization, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in managing legal risks, negotiating complex contracts, and advising senior management on various legal matters. You will be responsible for overseeing legal operations, ensuring that the company's activities comply with legal standards, and proactively identifying potential legal issues.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including executives, managers, and other departments, to provide comprehensive legal support. You will be expected to handle a wide range of legal issues, including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, employment law, litigation management, and contract negotiation. Your expertise will be essential in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the company's interests.
The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work independently and collaboratively. You must demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Additionally, you will be expected to stay current with changes in laws and regulations relevant to the company's operations and industry.
As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will also be responsible for managing relationships with external legal counsel, ensuring efficient and cost-effective legal services. You will provide training and guidance to junior legal staff, fostering their professional growth and development. Your role will require you to proactively identify and mitigate legal risks, develop and implement legal policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive compensation and benefits. If you are a dedicated legal professional with a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Join our team and contribute your expertise to help us navigate complex legal challenges, protect our organization's interests, and support our continued growth and success. Your strategic insights and legal acumen will be instrumental in shaping our company's future and ensuring our compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to senior management and internal stakeholders.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and legal documents.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Manage and oversee litigation and dispute resolution processes.
- Collaborate with external legal counsel and manage legal service providers.
- Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
- Advise on corporate governance, intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory matters.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior legal team members.
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 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in-house or at a reputable law firm.
- Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- High ethical standards and professional integrity.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience in managing complex contract negotiations?
- How do you stay updated on changes in laws and regulations relevant to your industry?
- Describe a situation where you successfully mitigated a significant legal risk for your organization.
- What strategies do you use to effectively manage relationships with external legal counsel?
- How do you approach mentoring and developing junior legal team members?
