| Top Legal Executive |
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| Also referred to as: Chief Legal Executive, Chief Legal Officer, Top Legal Executive, Vice President of Legal, General Counsel, VP, Legal |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities |
| Plans and directs all aspects of an organization's legal affairs. Ensures all business policies and activities are managed correctly and in compliance with current laws. Provides strategic guidance on legal issues, manages compliance and risk mitigation, reviews contracts, and handles other legal duties to protect the organization's interests. Uses a broad range of legal expertise and current knowledge to advise leadership on any regulatory changes or actions that may impact the business. Assists or represents the organization in business negotiations. 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 membership. Typically reports to top legal executive. Top level or C level management. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. |
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| Similar Jobs: Top Division Legal Executive, Legal Assistant I, Legal Assistant II, Legal Assistant III, Legal Assistant IV, Top Learning (Knowledge) Executive, Top Division Sales Executive, Top Claims Executive, Top Exploration Executive |
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| Level of Education: Top Legal Executive 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 | |
