Head Legal Counsel

Job description / Role

This employment opportunity is for a Large Group into diversified businesses.

• Offer strategic legal counsel and guidance to senior management and diverse business units within the organization
• Supervise and administer all legal facets of the company's operations, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations
• Formulate, implement, and enforce company policies and procedures to minimize legal risks and uphold ethical business practices
• Lead and oversee a team of legal professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence
• Act as the representative for the company in legal proceedings, disputes, and negotiations, both internally and externally
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations affecting the company, providing proactive advice to mitigate potential risks
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel when required and collaborate effectively with legal partners
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making processes within the organization
• Provide guidance on intellectual property matters, encompassing trademarks, patents, and copyrights
• Deliver training sessions to employees on legal issues, compliance, and risk management
• Safeguard the confidentiality of sensitive legal matters and uphold the highest standards of professional ethics.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of corporate legal experience with a focus on providing strategic counsel
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active membership in good standing with the state bar association
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a legal team
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal
• In-depth knowledge of business law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex legal issues, disputes, and negotiations with a results-oriented approach

About the Company

TGC is an Executive search and human capital firm with our office based in Dubai, UAE. We focus on providing exceptional talent across a number of skilled experts to meet your professional and technical talent requirements throughout Middle East.

The competition for qualified senior management is severe and the best candidates are passive job seekers or are based outside the Middle East region. Our researchers have access worldwide, across industries and geographies. Our success is driven by our access, experience and judgment. We differentiate ourselves by our completion rates and the positive experiences clients and candidates have working with TGC.

We have an excellent understanding of the local market, with a combined experience of over 20 years of a highly skilled team,we provide organizations the highest talent to ease the recruitment process and create significant opportunities for individuals.