Corporate Legal Counsel

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  • The Sustainable Partnership
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Job Summary
Location
Chicago ,IL 60290
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
21 Nov 2024
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Job Description

We are seeking a strategic leader to oversee a corporate legal function, ensuring smooth integration between legal practices and business goals with a strong focus on corporate governance. This high-impact role requires a forward-thinking individual who can drive legal operations that align with the company's vision while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Lead the corporate legal team, supporting executive leadership and the Board with governance, legal strategies, and operational excellence.
  • Implement and oversee corporate governance frameworks, advising on industry best practices.
  • Stay current with corporate regulations to ensure compliance, providing guidance across the organization.
  • Develop, maintain, and offer training on corporate policies, processes, and controls to uphold high standards of governance.
  • Partner with compliance, finance, risk management, and technology teams to enhance legal operations, streamline reporting, and improve overall efficiency.
  • Drive legal team performance through efficient processes, technology solutions, and strategic initiatives.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks, offering strategic advice to prevent disputes.
  • Manage and review corporate contracts, ensuring they align with company standards and policies.
  • Support business goals with legal insights, offering advisory services for strategic projects.


Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree with 10+ years of experience in corporate law
  • Demonstrated success in managing corporate governance and legal operations within a large organization.
  • Experience in both top-tier law firms and in-house legal departments, with a proven ability to build effective client and internal relationships.
  • Expertise in navigating complex legal matters, litigation, and risk management.
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a people-focused leadership style.
  • Proactive, independent, and commercially aware, with a strong ethical foundation.
  • Ability to make decisions with limited guidance in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills, capable of distilling complex legal concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Skilled in collaborating with global teams and confidently handling cross-functional projects.
  • Analytical, solution-oriented, and detail-focused, with a genuine curiosity and willingness to tackle challenges, big or small.

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