Head of Legal, North America
Full-time
Taylor Root
Head of Legal | New York, NY (Hybrid)
A global organization is seeking a senior legal leader to oversee all legal matters across a US region, with responsibility for commercial support, litigation strategy, and legal team leadership.
Key Focus:
- Partner cross-functionally on commercial transactions, including licensing and strategic agreements
- Lead all US legal matters and advise senior stakeholders
- Drive and manage global litigation strategy and complex disputes
- Lead and develop a US legal team
Experience:
- 10+ years’ experience
- Strong litigation background alongside broad commercial experience
- Proven team leadership
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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