General Counsel

The General Counsel will provide varied legal advice and strategic direction to support the organization's US-wide operations. This role requires strong leadership and a deep understanding and experience in applying best legal practice in a business setting.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established consulting organization operating across the US. Operating at pace, you will work directly with the c-suite to advise on business strategy and company acquisitions whilst working closely with HR and other departments to manage risk, compliance and best practice.

Description

The General Counsel responsibilities include:

• Providing legal counsel on a wide range of business matters, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to minimize risks and protect organizational interests.
• Advise senior management on legal implications of business decisions and strategies.
• Oversee litigation and manage relationships with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Assist HR with employee matters as/ when required.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may affect the organization and recommend necessary adjustments.
• Manage outside counsel.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment on legal and business objectives.

Page Executive is the specialist search arm to PageGroup/ Michael Page International, other brands include Michael Page, Page Personnel and Page Outsourcing. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have local specialist search consultants in 36 countries worldwide. Founded in 1976, originally focusing on Financial Services, we now recruit across multiple practice groups with legal and professional services search consultants worldwide.

Candidates must be based in Miami, able to work from the North Miami office 5 days per week, and have US work authorization now and indefinitely.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

The successful General Counsel should have:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the Florida bar.
• Extensive knowledge of corporate, contract, and compliance law.
• Proven ability to provide clear and practical legal advice to senior management.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing legal teams.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Adapt at working in a fast paced environment.
• Commercially astute approach to providing business-focused legal advice.

Job Offer

This General Counsel role is offering:

• Competitive annual base salary ranging from $200,000 to $260,000 USD.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, vision.
• 10 days PTO (raising with each year of service).
• Opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial organization.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a General Counsel in Miami, we encourage you to apply today!

Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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