Senior Legal Advisor
A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced corporate lawyer with at least 8 years of experience to join its senior management team as a Senior In-House Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will play a critical role in supporting the firm's operations, risk management, and strategic decision-making. As a trusted advisor, you will offer strategic advice, ensure legal considerations are embedded into business decision-making processes, and collaborate closely with the Risk Management Committee.
Your Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have strong front-end transactional experience, be commercially minded, and possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You will work directly with the CEO, contributing to high-level decision-making and strategic planning. Your duties will include but not be limited to the following:
- Working closely with the CEO to provide strategic advice;
- Collaborating with the Risk Management Committee to identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks;
- Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial contracts and procurement agreements;
- Creating and updating policies to comply with regulations;
- Driving Firm outcomes by offering practical, commercially-savvy legal solutions;
- Overseeing and mentoring legal staff,