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| Also referred to as: Chief Division Legal Executive, Chief Division Legal Officer, Deputy General Counsel, Division Vice President - Legal |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities |
| Plans and directs all aspects of a division's legal affairs. Ensures all division 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. 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 | |
