Head of Legal Job Description

Head of Legal Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Head of Legal to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct diligent research into legal issues and recommend revisions as needed across a range of legal documents and agreements;
  • Ensure the reliable and timely execution of the company’s day-to-day legal activities;
  • Anticipate and plan for all legal risks, and develop strategies to mitigate those risks;
  • Advise the leadership team on legal matters critical to the growth of the business;
  • Advise the leadership team on legal matters critical to the growth of the business.

Requirements:

  • Thoughtful calm and professional demeanor;
  • J.D. required from a top law school with license to practice in California;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Experience supporting business objectives internationally across multiple countries;
  • 4+ years of legal work experience preferably at a big law firm, with primary support focused on earlier stage startups and high growth companies;
  • Interested in building a deep understanding of the autonomous and automotive ecosystems;
  • Strong background and expertise in overseeing commercial contracts.

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