General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
EXPENTOR
Washington, DC
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Job Description
The position is responsible for protecting legal interests and operations, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The position is also responsible for overseeing Legal Services staff. The position serves as the chief legal officer for the Board of Directors, including managing and overseeing the Executive Committee and Board operations. The position reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer.
Major Duties And Responsibilities Include
The position is responsible for protecting legal interests and operations, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The position is also responsible for overseeing Legal Services staff. The position serves as the chief legal officer for the Board of Directors, including managing and overseeing the Executive Committee and Board operations. The position reports directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer.
Major Duties And Responsibilities Include
- Develops and deploys legal strategy, including offensive and defensive litigation as well as collaborates with technical and policy staff to provide input on regulations and legislation that could impact the business of chemistry.
- Manages legal risk including political and lobbying compliance and oversees contracts between and outside parties.
- Oversees corporate governance including Board and Board Committee processes and serves as the Corporate Secretary to the organization.
- Serves as a member of the senior management team and maintains responsibility for coordinating and aligning with other departments/divisions.
- Oversees overall organizational compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including antitrust risk.
- Serves as Chief Compliance Officer, including oversight and management of the Code of Ethics and Conduct program.
- Oversees selection, retention, management, and evaluation of all outside counsel. Oversees the employees within the Legal Services department, including establishing performance objectives, conducting performance reviews, and facilitating employee development for direct reports.
- Directs the development of an annual legal operational budget.
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the bar to practice law
- 12 years’ experience as an attorney.
- Eight years advocacy or related experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the chemical or related industry
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Seniority level
Executive -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Legal -
Industries
Legal Services
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