In this role, the Head of Legal Services will also act as a mentor to key legal staff, fostering their professional development and preparing them for their position. Communication skills: The head of the legal department must have exceptionally good communication, which is especially necessary in his or her leadership position. Clear communication of instructions and information at all levels will decisively determine the performance and efficiency of junior lawyers, i.e. the legal department as a whole. The Chief Legal Officer is responsible for analyzing and identifying the legal risks and impact of all of the Company`s transactions and keeping senior management of all departments of the Company informed of changes in laws and regulations that may affect the Company. Screen candidates for these skills, abilities and knowledge to ensure that they are truly qualified for the role of Chief Legal Officer. The incumbent is responsible for leading the legal department and providing legal support and advice to each group entity. He will be challenged to quickly master the business, demonstrate a thorough understanding of its operational problems and, therefore, develop viable and tangible solutions to help management mitigate risks in the Group`s various business units. • Work closely with the management team to monitor and ensure regulatory compliance across the group. • Work closely with the management team to identify and manage potential legal risks. • Provides training to the unit on legal issues, as required. As a leading executive search firm, Cowen Partners specializes in finding in-house counsel and legal counsel who meet your needs.

We know the legal recruitment process from all sides and have a proven track record. When you work with us, you can be sure that we will find exceptional talent with excellent references for you. Our legal recruiters assess everything from legal experience, leaders and emotional intelligence to core competencies and culture. Our candidate assessment is top-notch, so we can find the perfect solution for your business. • Coordination and supervision of legal teamwork. • Performs weekly work planning and prioritization. • Set goals, set goals and check employee progress. • Keep the team motivated. Ms. Office: The head of the legal department must also be technically competent and have excellent IT skills. He must have good skills in Ms.

Office, Ms. Excel and PowerPoint, which are necessary when creating various legal documents and engaging presentations when needed. Legal Advice: The Legal Manager also manages legal risks within the company by taking responsibility for providing legal advice to the company`s management on all legal matters affecting its individual departmental transactions. The Chief Legal Officer provides strategic and operational advice to senior management across the company and assists them in managing disputes such as contractual disputes and product liability. As such, the Head of the Legal Department is also responsible for auditing and advising the Company upon request on matters relating to applicable contracts necessary for the operation of the Company. In addition, he instructs and assists external legal partners as needed to identify potential legal risks and assess issues impacting legal risk, ensuring that all enterprise risk management approaches are viable. The right candidate for the position will have the practical experience and some recommendations to reduce expenses in the legal department. A candidate should suggest ideas on how to rely on in-house legal services and use smaller, more affordable firms when seeking outside advice. We are looking for a highly qualified legal advisor to oversee the legal aspects of our business.

You ensure our reputation by ensuring that the company strictly follows legal guidelines and provides legal advice to management on all relevant matters. Legal Skills: The Head of Legal Department must be able to identify and resolve complex legal issues without resorting to external legal advice. He must also possess exceptionally good skills in legal negotiation such as mergers and acquisitions, tenders and contract acquisitions. He or she must also be able to draft and manage complex patent, trademark and regulatory documents and deal with these issues in a practical manner in a rapidly changing business environment. Successful positions include Chief Legal Affairs and General Counsel from across the country, as well as senior management positions – CEOs, Chief Operating Officers, CHRO, CFOs, Chief Marketing Officer, Vice Presidents, Human Resources and other executive positions. Candidates for the position of Chief Legal Officer must have at least the following degrees and credentials. The Chief Legal Officer heads the Group`s legal department and is responsible for the legal affairs of the entire company. This role includes providing legal advice to the Board of Directors, the Chair of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer and other officers. OCOL must have strong initiative, excellent management and leadership skills, and business acumen. • Very good knowledge of court procedures. • Ability to quickly and accurately grasp complex areas of law, identify and resolve complex legal issues.

• Very good written and oral knowledge of English, French. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Good organizational skills, ability to balance priorities and organize work effectively to meet deadlines. • Excellent negotiation skills • Solutions oriented • Good computer skills. The candidate must also have a proven track record of providing effective and high-quality legal advice to department heads within a company, resulting in increased integrity in internal and external affairs. In addition, he has a proven and successful track record in creating departmental priorities that align the legal department`s strategic direction with overall business objectives. A qualified candidate also has proven experience in relationship management and the proven ability to lead a legal team and develop talent that then generates value across the company. In this cooperation, it also ensures that effective systems are in place in terms of compliance with high-impact policies such as bribery and corruption, respect for financial transactions, etc.

The Chief Legal Officer will also work with junior lawyers to create sensitive, high-quality legal documents required for business operations. Management and Supervision Function: The Legal Officer is primarily responsible for directing junior lawyers in all legal matters of the company. In his or her leadership role, the Chief Legal Officer is responsible for implementing key legal processes related to legal drafting, negotiations and trade settlement agreements. The head of the legal department has a primary interest in managing the company`s resources and allocating the budget for the company`s legal activity. The legal manager contributes to the company`s strategy and decision-making, among other department heads. In addition, he is responsible for ensuring that all allegations of legal misconduct are reported to the management team in a timely manner in order to maintain integrity within the company. Collaboration: The role of the Chief Legal Officer is also collaborative, and as such, they work with department management and key business stakeholders to monitor and ensure regulatory compliance across the organization and maintain the integrity of the business internally and externally (reputational risk). The Chief Legal Officer will also work with department management across the company to identify and manage potential legal risks. Since General Counsel`s responsibilities include working with your management team, you want to know how well candidates are currently working with their teams. High-level responsibilities and an expanded role outside the legal department are two strong signs that a candidate has earned the trust of their management team.

The General Counsel plays a leadership role in the business by leading the legal department and legal department throughout the company. To do this, the Head of Legal Affairs provides proactive, in-depth, legal and business advice to the firm and implements initiatives and processes to set standards and strengthen a culture of integrity, quality, ethical conduct and accountability throughout the company.