General Counsel, MEA

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity

You will be responsible for all aspects of supervising and coordinating the efforts of a legal team, including budget and legal practice area management, case assignment, and the hiring and professional development of staff. You will anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the Company, developing strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk. You will advise the company and senior management on a broad range of provincial and federal regulatory and compliance matters, including identifying areas of risk and making suggestions for improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of legal services
• Collaborate on strategic issues
• Coaching and development
• Develop standardized processes
• Influence senior management
• Manage external counsel
• Act as trusted advisor
• Rapidly assess legal risks

Qualifications

At least 7 years of post-qualification experience as a Licensed Attorney working at a major law firm and/or multinational company in a senior legal capacity. U.S. law qualification will be an added advantage. Experience in managing legal staff. Strong multinational business transactional experience, including business acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures as well as commercial agreements. Familiarity with compliance matters and in-region dispute resolution and litigation. Demonstrated intellectual capacity and high personal standards of excellence, including integrity and good judgment. Personal presence, communication skills, and credibility necessary to effectively interact with and influence senior management across businesses, functions, and geographies. Ability to work independently and aggressively to drive key initiatives at a distance from direct supervisor. Ability and enthusiasm for serving as a strategic thought leader while simultaneously engaging in details and executing in a tactical capacity. Demonstrated ability to teach and motivate business teams on legal issues affecting business transactions and provide advice that blends legal experience with an understanding of, and appreciation for, a client's business objectives and the needs of a global organization. Self-motivated, dedicated team player who will take a proactive approach toward managing, prioritizing, and seeking to continuously improve the internal legal function.

Additional Information

• JOB ID: req450805
• Category: Legal
• Relocation Tier: Tier 2
• Band: 04
• FLSA CODE: Exempt