Senior Corporate Counsel

1 day ago

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Insight Staffing Group Full time
Job Title: General Counsel - US, Canada & South Africa

The General Counsel (US, Canada and South Africa) reports to the Chief Legal Officer and is responsible for overseeing all legal matters and providing strategic legal advice to the business, with a focus on operational and financial matters in the US, Canada and South Africa.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Legal Strategy & Leadership:
    • Advise the business on legal risks, compliance, and corporate governance matters.
    • Develop and implement legal strategies that align with the company's business objectives across the US, Canada, and South Africa.
    • Manage various outside counsel across the US, Canada, and South Africa.
  • External Counsel Oversight & Optimization:
    • Develop and implement a strategic approach to managing relationships with external counsel, ensuring alignment with the company's legal and business objectives.
    • Evaluate and select external law firms based on expertise, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to deliver high-quality legal services.
    • Negotiate fee arrangements, including alternative fee structures, to optimize legal spend while maintaining high service standards.
    • Regularly review and monitor the performance of external counsel, ensuring that they meet or exceed expectations in terms of quality, timeliness, and cost management.
    • Foster strong, collaborative partnerships with external legal teams, ensuring seamless integration with in-house legal functions.
    • Continuously seek opportunities to reduce dependency on external counsel by developing in-house legal capabilities and leveraging internal resources effectively.
  • Legal Matter Management:
    • Manage all litigation and dispute resolution matters across the US, Canada, and South Africa, including working with external counsel to defend the company's interests.
    • Maintain and manage a global litigation log for SOX compliance purposes, ensuring accurate reporting and documentation.
    • Manage the company's US and Canadian foreign trade cases before the US International Trade Commission and other forums.
    • Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and execution of all significant contracts in the geographic region, including sales and procurement agreements, periodic review of terms and conditions, and coordination of joint venture and other partnership agreements.
    • Provide legal guidance on mergers, acquisitions, financings, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions across the US, Canada, and South Africa.
    • Manage the legal aspects of corporate transactional activities involving the relevant geographies.
    • Manage legal aspects of environmental and safety incidents in the United States, Canada, and South Africa.
  • Corporate Governance:
    • Advise on corporate governance best practices and ensure that the company's governance policies are in line with legal requirements and industry standards.
    • Support the Board of Directors in fulfilling their fiduciary duties and assist with the preparation of board materials and minutes.
Requirements:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the bar in at least one US state.
  • A minimum of 10-15 years of legal experience, with significant experience in corporate law, litigation, regulatory compliance, and contract management.
  • Knowledge of US, Canadian, and South African legal systems, with experience in cross-border legal issues.
  • Fluent English required. French and/or Spanish is a plus.
  • Proven experience in managing complex legal matters and working with senior executives.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Experience in managing US public company reporting requirements, including SOX compliance.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • Experience in the metals and mining or another related industrial sector is preferred.
  • International mindset and ease interacting with international teams.

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