Director of Legal
2 hours ago
Description
• The Head of Legal will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters within the organization. • This role requires extensive legal expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, mitigate legal risks, and support the achievement of business objectives. • Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, external counsel, and regulatory bodies to provide guidance and advice on legal issues affecting the organization. • Develop and implement the organization’s legal strategy aligned with its overall goals and objectives. • Identify legal risks and opportunities and devise strategies to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities. • Provide legal guidance to senior management on key legal issues affecting the business. • Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and review of contracts and agreements, ensuring they are legally sound and aligned. • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards across all aspects. • Manage and oversee all litigation matters involving the organization, including disputes, claims, and lawsuits. • Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and best practices. • Identify and assess legal risks associated with business activities and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree from a good law school. • Minimum of 10+ years of experience practicing law, with 4+ years in a Legal role with B2B SaaS organization • Proven track record of successfully managing legal matters and providing strategic legal advice in a corporate environment. • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Should have startup experience • Should have worked in a US based organization • Ability to think strategically, solve complex problems, and make sound decisions under pressure. • High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct • To Excel at leadership while also getting hands-on • The ability to handle significant and complex legal matters with short turnaround times
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