Head of Legal
3 days ago
Head of Legal - Americas
Location: Americas
Job Type: Full-time
Job Category: Legal
About Taylor Root:
Taylor Root is a global recruitment agency specializing in legal and compliance recruitment. We are committed to delivering exceptional recruitment solutions to our clients and candidates.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Legal - Americas to join our client's Legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading legal operations within the US, Mexico, and Brazil, ensuring that all regulatory requirements, national governance requirements, and corporate governance and compliance matters are met within each jurisdiction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Agreements: The Head of Legal - Americas will be responsible for drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including sales and procurement matters.
- Standardization of Contracts and Processes: The successful candidate will standardize contracts and processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Corporate Housekeeping/Governance: The Head of Legal - Americas will be responsible for corporate housekeeping and governance of all AMS entities.
- Compliance Management System: The successful candidate will implement, maintain, and monitor the Compliance Management System in AMS.
- Legal Support in M&A Transactions: The Head of Legal - Americas will provide legal support in M&A transactions.
- Employment Law Advice: The successful candidate will provide employment law advice.
- Network with Legal Firms: The Head of Legal - Americas will build and maintain a network with legal firms for effective legal management in AMS.
- Operational Efficiency: The successful candidate will ensure high-level operational efficiency by continuous improvement of organization and department work methods and ensuring incorporation of best practices.
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor Degree: The successful candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree.
- International Legal Experience: The Head of Legal - Americas must have 10+ years of international legal experience gained either in an in-house position or at a global top-tier law firm.
- Manufacturing Industry Experience: The successful candidate must have experience working within the manufacturing industry, with good knowledge of underlying processes, business requirements, and regulations affecting the space.
- Regulatory Landscapes: The Head of Legal - Americas must have the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, including national governance requirements, corporate governance, and compliance initiatives.
- International Experience: The successful candidate must have international experience working with teams in various countries and jurisdictions and/or a multi-cultural environment.
- Communication Skills: The Head of Legal - Americas must have strong communication skills with cross-functional and international teams and the ability to manage and coach people in a professional and inspiring way.
- Negotiation Experience: The successful candidate must bring extensive negotiation experience in international and multi-disciplinary environments, coupled with proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation under common law systems.
What We Offer:
Taylor Root offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
How to Apply:
If you are a highly experienced Head of Legal - Americas looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].
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