General Counsel

General Counsel

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organisation’s global legal strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee corporate governance, entity management, and shareholder matters.
• Lead legal support on major commercial agreements and complex projects.
• Manage compliance programmes covering regulatory, ethics, and risk frameworks.
• Advise senior leadership and the board on key legal and strategic issues.
• Manage litigation, disputes, and arbitration processes, including oversight of external counsel.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and ensure the business remains compliant across jurisdictions.
• Protect and manage the organisation’s intellectual property, including trademarks and licensing.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing legal and compliance team.

Requirements

• Law degree with admission to practice in a recognised jurisdiction.
• Around 25+ years of senior legal leadership experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong background in corporate, commercial, and project-related legal matters.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills at the executive level.
• Strong knowledge of international compliance standards and regulatory frameworks.