General Counsel

Serve as the chief legal officer of an organisation, providing legal advice and handling legal affairs.
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What's it like to be a General Counsel?

The General Counsel is the chief legal officer of an organisation. They oversee all legal matters, including regulatory compliance, data privacy, business transactions, and intellectual property rights. They provide advice to the organisation's executives on all legal matters that could impact the company.

Tasks and duties

  • Managing all the organisation's legal affairs and overseeing the work of outside counsel.
  • Advising the organisation's leaders on a wide range of legal issues, including potential risks and legal implications of various corporate strategies and business initiatives.
  • Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal agreements and contracts.
  • Ensuring the organisation is in compliance with all laws and regulations.
  • Developing and implementing corporate legal strategy and policies.
  • Handling dispute resolution and litigation matters.

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