General Counsel (Global Operations)

Overview

A confidential organization is seeking a General Counsel to serve as the top legal executive and chief legal advisor to the CEO and board. This role involves owning the global legal strategy, corporate governance, commercial and M&A legal work, as well as the enterprise compliance and risk program. The position offers the opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make a significant impact from day one.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the global legal strategy.
• Serve as chief legal advisor to the CEO and board.
• Lead corporate governance, board matters, and entity management.
• Oversee commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions legal work, and negotiations.
• Manage the global compliance program and enterprise legal risk management.
• Handle litigation, disputes, and manage outside counsel.
• Build and lead the global legal function.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of legal experience, including senior in-house leadership roles.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar admission in good standing.
• Strong expertise in corporate, commercial, M&A, and compliance law.
• Experience managing legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven experience advising boards and executive teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in building and managing legal teams.
• Sound judgment balancing legal risk with business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public company and securities law.
• Significant mergers and acquisitions legal experience.
• Regulatory experience relevant to the organization's markets.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional and global operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $450,000 to $545,000, commensurate with skills, experience, and interview performance.
• Competitive equity and long-term incentive package.
• Flexible work arrangements with a home-office stipend where applicable.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible paid time off policy plus company holidays.
• Annual learning and development budget.
• 401(k) matching plan.

Location

This is a global role with responsibilities spanning multiple jurisdictions. Specific location details are not provided.