| Chief Legal Officer |
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| Also referred to as: Chief Legal Officer, Chief Legal Executive, CLO, Head of Legal Operations |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities |
| Leads and oversees an organization's legal affairs to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Maintains a thorough understanding of business processes, strategies, and objectives to preemptively identify regulatory risks and protect the organization. Collaborates with executive stakeholders to provide leadership, regulatory oversight, and strategic guidance to all areas of an organization. Researches and monitors legal developments and manages regulatory changes to mitigate risk and minimize the impact on the organization. Assists or represents the organization in business negotiations and agreements. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar. Typically reports to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). C-suite level management. Develops functional or business unit strategy for an organization. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve organizational goals. Defines vision, strategy, and focus for a major functional or business unit. Substantial experience with setting key metrics like KPIs or OKRs and shaping plans to meet objectives. Typically requires progressive leadership experience in senior management roles. Has expert level knowledge of the overall departmental function. Demonstrated experience in developing and executing long term business strategies. |
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| Similar Jobs: Chief Operating Officer, Chief Merchandising Officer, Chief Manufacturing Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, Legal Assistant I, Legal Assistant II, Legal Assistant III, Legal Assistant IV |
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| Level of Education: Chief Legal Officer 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 | |
