The Head of Legal position is a strategic legal role within a leading international organization. This executive role involves partnering closely with the management board to provide high-level legal leadership and shape the organization's risk posture. The selected professional will oversee all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters, ensuring alignment with global corporate standards. Key responsibilities include leading and developing an internal legal team, defining the legal risk framework, and advising on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. This role is crucial for safeguarding the business and enabling growth while managing legal workstreams across strategic and operational projects.
The successful applicant will be expected to have a master's degree in law and attorney-at-law qualifications, with extensive experience in senior legal roles within complex, international organizations. A deep understanding of labor law, regulatory matters, and compliance frameworks is essential, along with the ability to advise senior leadership and influence decision-making at the management-board level. The candidate should possess strong team leadership capabilities and excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a high degree of independence in managing sensitive legal matters. Proficiency in English is required to operate effectively in an international corporate environment.
This director-level role offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on strategic decisions, organizational direction, and the company's legal-risk posture. The successful candidate will have the chance to develop the internal legal function and compliance standards and will work in a hybrid working model. The role includes an attractive bonus structure aligned with the seniority and impact of the position. Overall, this role covers a broad remit, including labor law, contracts, business projects, and providing advisory support across all departments.