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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Head of Legal Department who will be responsible for managing all legal aspects of our organization's operations. This individual will play a key role in ensuring legal compliance, providing strategic legal advice, and representing the company in legal matters. The Head of Legal Department will collaborate with the executive team, operational departments, and external law firms to ensure effective and lawful business practices.
Key responsibilities include developing and implementing legal strategies, overseeing legal documentation, conducting contract negotiations, and monitoring changes in legislation. The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of civil, commercial, labor, and data protection law. Strong leadership skills and experience in a corporate environment are essential.
The ideal candidate will have a law degree, be a licensed attorney or legal advisor, and have at least 8 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a managerial role. Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required.
We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic and professional work environment. If you are a responsible, communicative individual who can make decisions under pressure, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Managing a team of lawyers and legal advisors
- Developing legal strategies for the organization
- Monitoring changes in legislation
- Representing the company before administrative bodies and courts
- Negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts
- Ensuring company compliance with applicable laws
- Collaborating with external law firms
- Providing legal advice to the board and operational departments
- Managing legal risk
- Overseeing the company’s legal documentation
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Law degree
- Licensed attorney or legal advisor
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience
- At least 3 years in a managerial position
- Fluent in English
- Knowledge of civil, commercial, labor, and data protection law
- Team management skills
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Experience in a corporate environment
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience managing a legal team?
- Are you a licensed attorney or legal advisor?
- What areas of law are your specialties?
- Do you have experience working in an international environment?
- How do you handle decision-making under pressure?
- Do you have experience negotiating commercial contracts?
- What tools do you use to monitor legal changes?
- Have you represented a company in court?
- What are your salary expectations?
- Why do you want to join our organization?
