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| Also referred to as: General Counsel, Head Legal Counsel, VP of Legal Operations |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities |
| Plans and manages an organization's legal affairs to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Ensures all business activities comply with regulatory standards and legal strategies. Provides guidance on legal issues, manages compliance and risk mitigation, reviews contracts, and handles other legal duties to protect the organization's interests. Researches and monitors legal developments and regulatory changes to identify and communicate impacts to the organization. May assist in the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar. Typically reports to top management. Manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes/implements overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Typically requires 10+ years of progressive leadership experience. Has extensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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| Similar Jobs: Associate General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, General Maintenance Supervisor, General Laborer, General Laborer, Sr., General Clerk I, General Clerk II, General Clerk III, General Maintenance Worker I |
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| Level of Education: General Counsel Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
