General Counsel

JOB SUMMARY

The General Counsel helps to drive the organization forward. S / he is tasked with protecting the organization from undue legal risk, establish and enforce best practices, review policy and procedures documents and manuals for legal compliance ensuring they are communicated across the organization in addition to educating and training staff on critical areas such as compliance and legislation. S / he not only reduces legal risk but is able to foresee it, articulate it and communicate it upwards to the Board. S / he is responsible for a vast array of corporate / commercial (including procurement) matters including high value and often highly technical contracts and joint ventures.

The General Counsel is a voice of authority / subject matter expert on all legal related matters at a strategic and operational level and provides expert advice to the leadership team and the business ensuring that the highest standards are set and maintained across the organization.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Makes organization wide strategy decisions as well as operational implementation of policies, processes and programs that ensures pre-eminent legal practices and programs.
• Formally reviews and makes independent decisions on all legal issues relating to portfolio of services under his / her command.
• Directs the operation of the Legal program. Monitors and supports the operations of related programs and activities. Identifies potential vulnerabilities and risks. Leads the development and implementation of corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues.
• Ensures the existence of effective channels for obtaining links with the other stake holders like, Medical Services, Internal Auditor, and other departments to assure the appropriate engagement of existing channels for effective services across the organization.

Key role for Legal Services :

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Education

LLB or equivalent from a reputable university or law school with admission to a recognized Bar, typically, the US, Canada, England & Wales, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong or Continental Europe

Experience

15+ years of management experience in a similar or related position.

Certification

Active and current license to practice law.