The primary responsibility of the Chief Legal Officer will be as general counsel, attorney and related support services.
The Chief Legal Officer will oversee all of the legal affairs of the corporation and direct the corporate legal department lawyers and staff.
Some duties include:
Plans and directs all aspects of the organization’s legal affairs and ensures maximum protection of its legal rights.
Leads the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization against others.
Provides legal expertise to other departments where needed.
Must be a graduate of an accredited law school with at least 7 years of experience and be admitted into the state bar.
Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Performs a variety of tasks.
Leads and directs the work of others.
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Salary and compensation
$100,000 — $100,000/year
Equity
1.0 – 6.0

