General Counsel

The General Counsel will lead all legal and compliance matters, providing expert guidance on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management. This role requires a strategic thinker with hands-on approach to managing a small team, outside counsel and providing guidance on varied legal matters.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and respected organization within the industrial/ manufacturing industry. As a large, publicly traded organization, they are dedicated to delivering legal, compliance and risk management counsel to the company President, senior leadership team and wider business.

Description

Varied responsibilities for the General Counsel include:

• Providing hands-on and strategic legal counsel to the company President, senior leadership team and business stakeholders.
• Ensure a healthy culture of robust compliance with federal, state, and local laws as well as industry regulations.
• Overseeing corporate governance matters.
• Managing a small legal and compliance team who largely handle day-to-day contract management.
• Manage outside counsel on complex matters (e.g. litigation when needed).
• Oversee and advise on risk management strategies to protect the organization.
• Lead, mentor and develop the legal team to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with other departments to support business objectives while mitigating legal risks.
• Remote role with some domestic travel and occasional international travel.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

The successful General Counsel will have demonstrable background:

• A US law degree and admission to the bar.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate law, compliance, and risk management ([referably in the industrial/ manufacturing industry).
• The ability to provide strategic legal advice to senior leadership teams.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Job Offer

The General Counsel will benefit from:

• Competitive salary/ annual compensation c. $200,000 to $300,000 USD (depending on experience).
• Annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a large, publicly traded global organization.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.

If you are an experienced legal leader seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this General Counsel role today!

Page Executive is the global executive search, senior leadership recruitment, and executive advisory arm of PageGroup plc.

PageGroup PLC was established in the United Kingdom in 1976. With over 45 years of experience, PageGroup is a globally recognized leader in professional recruitment.

Operating across 36 markets with more than 130 offices, our expertise spans multiple industries and job functions. We provide tailored recruitment solutions through four distinct brands.