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.