Sr. Legal Director

About the role

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr. Legal Director for a permanent position in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is an integral part of our leadership team and will play a vital role in overseeing all legal matters across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all legal matters within the organization, including contracts, partnerships, and agreements.
• Ensure the company operates within the law at all times, offer counsel on legal issues, create an effective guardian of the organization and facilitate business strategies development.
• Develop corporate policies and positions on legal issues, and guide management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations.
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights.
• Manage external counsel and legal budget effectively.
• Oversee and manage corporate governance procedures and ensure they comply with laws and regulations.
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization.
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authorities) creating relations of trust.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• A minimum of 5+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably in a corporate or in-house setting.
• Proven experience as a legal counsel in the business environment.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures.
• Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation.
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies.
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.
• Excellent judgement, analytical skills, and the ability to think strategically.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.