Director – Legal Counsel
Core
Lead the organization's legal, compliance, governance, and risk management functions, providing strategic guidance to leadership and business stakeholders.
Role type
Director, Legal Counsel
Builds
Legal frameworks, compliance policies, and risk management systems
Domain
Corporate Law, Compliance, Governance
Required skills
Corporate law, Contract management, Regulatory compliance, Corporate governance, Risk management, Litigation management, Employment law, Intellectual property law, Team leadership, Policy development
Preferred skills
Startup or high-growth organization experience, Additional qualifications in corporate/commercial law or compliance
Technologies
Legal tech tools, Contract management systems
Responsibilities
Lead legal strategy and provide strategic advice to leadership; Oversee drafting, review, negotiation, and execution of commercial agreements; Drive organization-wide compliance with laws and regulations; Oversee corporate governance matters, board processes, and statutory records; Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks; Lead management of litigation, disputes, and arbitration; Provide strategic guidance on employment contracts and labour laws; Oversee the organization's IP portfolio; Partner with business, finance, HR, and operations teams to structure initiatives; Manage relationships with external law firms and legal consultants; Build, mentor, and lead the legal and compliance team; Develop and review internal legal, compliance, and governance policies.