The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is responsible for overseeing all legal matters within the company. The CLO advises the board of directors and executive management on legal compliance and regulatory issues. The CLO ensures the company operates within the law minimizes risk and protects its legal rights.
Legal Strategy & Advice:
- Develop and lead the company s legal strategy to promote and protect its interests.
- Provide legal counsel to the CEO executive team and board of directors on major legal matters and business transactions.
- Advise on legal rights liabilities and courses of action for legal challenges and opportunities.
Corporate Governance:
- Ensure the company complies with corporate governance laws and regulations.
- Serve as corporate secretary and advise the board on governance best practices.
- Manage corporate records board minutes and shareholder communications.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Oversee and ensure compliance with all applicable laws rules and regulations.
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations and adjust company policies accordingly.
- Oversee internal compliance programs policies and ethics training.
Risk Management:
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to minimize legal risks.
- Oversee litigation regulatory matters and dispute resolution processes.
- Manage legal risk in all company transactions including mergers and acquisitions.
Contract Negotiation & Management:
- Lead negotiations on key contracts partnerships and commercial agreements.
- Draft review and approve contracts ensuring they align with the companys best interests.
- Ensure that all contracts comply with legal requirements and manage contractual disputes.
Management of Legal Department:
- Lead and mentor the legal team including hiring training and performance management.
- Manage external legal counsel relationships and budget.
- Develop and manage legal department budgets ensuring costeffective legal services.
Intellectual Property:
- Protect the companys intellectual property (IP) ets including patents trademarks copyrights and trade secrets.
- Advise on IP strategy licensing and enforcement of IP rights.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
- Oversee and manage all litigation arbitration and dispute resolution processes.
- Act as the company s representative in legal proceedings.
- Work closely with external legal counsel to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively.
Ethical Leadership:
- Foster a culture of integrity transparency and ethical behavior throughout the company.
- Provide guidance on issues related to corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
Requirements
Education: Juries Doctor (JD)Master in Law from an accredited law school or similar.
License: Must be licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction in which the company operates.
Experience: Minimum of 1015 years of legal experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Ss:- Strong knowledge of corporate law contract law compliance and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent leadership negotiation and interpersonal ss.
- High ethical standards integrity and ability to handle confidential matters.
- Strong business aen and ability to align legal strategy with business goals.
- Exceptional communication and decisionmaking ss.
Education: Juries Doctor (JD),Master in Law from an accredited law school or similar. License: Must be licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction in which the company operates. Experience: Minimum of 10-15 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Ss: Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, compliance, and regulatory frameworks. Excellent leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal ss. High ethical standards, integrity, and ability to handle confidential matters. Strong business aen and ability to align legal strategy with business goals. Exceptional communication and decision-making ss.