Strategic Senior Legal Advisor

6 days ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Compass Corporate Full time
Compass Corporate

We are seeking a seasoned legal professional to join our North American team as a Strategic Senior Legal Advisor. In this pivotal role, you will lead a high-performing team of legal professionals in overseeing critical corporate legal functions.

Job Overview

We are the world's largest contract food and support services company, operating globally with 550,000 employees worldwide and generating revenues of over $40 billion annually. Our North American division represents 65% of our global organization, offering an exciting opportunity within our Legal Department at our U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC.

About the Role

The successful candidate will report directly to our EVP, General Counsel, providing strategic direction across mergers and acquisitions, dispute and litigation management, technology and data privacy/governance, compliance, and legal operations. These areas collectively support our line of industry-specific Managing Legal Counsels, who also report to our EVP, General Counsel. These industry-specific Managing Legal Counsels and their teams support a significant number of client and supplier-facing relationships in various sectors annually.

Your Responsibilities

As a Strategic Senior Legal Advisor, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing proactive, innovative, and business-focused legal solutions to support enterprise growth and increasing contract volume. You will be instrumental in driving innovative legal strategies that mitigate risk, align with business objectives, provide future-oriented solutions to growing volume needs, and foster a culture of legal excellence.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing comprehensive legal oversight, partnering with senior leadership to deliver actionable legal counsel supporting strategic initiatives

• Overseeing a team of experienced legal professionals in key areas, including mergers and acquisitions, dispute and litigation management, technology and data privacy/governance, compliance, and legal operations

• Identifying and proactively addressing legal risks inherent in a large-scale, rapidly evolving business environment

• Ensuring continued development and implementation of risk management strategies adhering to regulatory requirements and best practices

• Continuously assessing and enhancing efficiencies, optimizing workflows, and driving operational improvements to support company goals and increasing volume across all legal functions

• Leading, inspiring, and mentoring a high-performing team of legal professionals, cultivating a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and professional growth within the Legal Team

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing from any state

• A minimum of 15 years of legal experience, preferably within a large multinational organization, with a proven track record in corporate law

• Demonstrated experience in a General Counsel, Divisional General Counsel (or equivalent) or Deputy General Counsel role, overseeing diverse legal functions and advising senior leadership on complex legal matters

• Strong business acumen, with the ability to align legal strategies with broader business goals

• Proven leadership skills, with a history of effectively managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing legal teams

What We Offer

In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive salary range of $250,000 - $350,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus additional benefits. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from diverse candidates. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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