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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly qualified Legal Department Director to lead and oversee all legal functions of our organization. This professional will be responsible for ensuring that all company operations comply with applicable laws and regulations, as well as providing strategic legal advice to senior management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate law, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
The Legal Department Director will act as the company’s chief legal advisor, managing an in-house legal team and coordinating with external law firms when necessary. He or she will be responsible for reviewing and drafting contracts, handling litigation, managing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance across all areas of the business. Additionally, the director must stay up to date on legislative changes that may impact the organization’s operations.
This role requires a proactive approach to risk management and a strong understanding of the company’s business objectives. The Legal Department Director will also play a key role in shaping internal policies, compliance training, and promoting an ethical and legally responsible organizational culture. The ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal audiences is essential.
If you are an experienced legal professional with strategic vision and a passion for leading teams and protecting an organization’s legal interests, this is the ideal opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Lead the legal department and supervise the legal team.
- Provide strategic legal advice to executive leadership.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts.
- Manage litigation and coordinate with external law firms.
- Develop and implement internal compliance policies.
- Monitor legislative changes relevant to the business.
- Conduct legal and compliance training for employees.
- Assess and mitigate legal risks.
- Represent the company in legal and regulatory matters.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Law degree with active bar registration.
- Postgraduate degree or specialization in Corporate Law or related fields.
- Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with at least 5 in a leadership role.
- Deep knowledge of corporate, contract, and regulatory law.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Leadership and team management capabilities.
- Experience dealing with regulatory bodies and legal proceedings.
- Strategic and results-oriented profile.
- Fluency in English is desirable.
- Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have an active bar registration?
- How many years of experience do you have in legal leadership roles?
- Have you ever led a legal department?
- Do you have experience with compliance and legal risk management?
- Are you familiar with the regulatory environment of our industry?
- Are you fluent in English?
- Have you led multidisciplinary legal teams?
- How do you handle high-pressure situations and critical decisions?
- Do you have experience negotiating complex contracts?
- Are you open to working on-site or in a hybrid model?
