Interim General Counsel
A interim Legal Director is a senior executive within an organization, responsible for overseeing all legal and statutory matters for the company. It manages legal challenges during a period of change, while ensuring continuity in the company's legal operations.
Role of the Interim General Counsel
Here is an overview of the tasks carried out by the interim Legal Director:
- Legal Compliance: the interim General Counsel ensures that the company operates in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which it operates, by monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and adapting policies and procedures accordingly;
- Legal risk management: the interim General Counsel identifies, assesses and mitigates the legal risks to which the company may be exposed by providing strategic advice to minimize risks related to contracts, litigation, intellectual property, tax compliance, and other legal areas ;
- Contracts and negotiations: the interim General Counsel steers the drafting, revision and negotiation of contracts, ensuring that the company's interests are protected and that the terms comply with legal standards;
- Litigation management: the interim General Counsel manages potential and actual litigation that the company may face, such as coordinating with external lawyers, preparing the company's defense, and seeking alternative solutions;
- Strategic advice: the interim Legal Director participates in strategic planning by anticipating the legal implications of business initiatives to guide strategic decisions;
- Training and awareness: the interim General Counsel trains staff on relevant legal issues and raises awareness of good compliance practices to reduce the risks associated with inappropriate business practices.
In short, the interim General Counsel safeguards the company's legal interests, contributing to informed decision-making, proactive risk management and protection of the company's reputation.
Profile Interim General Counsel
Skills and experience required
Personal qualities required
The missions of the Interim General Counsel
Advantages of using an Interim General Counsel
Examples of Interim General Counsel
- Manage the legal team: recruit, train and motivate team members, as well as define priorities and ensure effective coordination of efforts to achieve the company's legal objectives.
- Advise management: analyze the legal implications of projects, contracts and transactions, and provide recommendations to minimize legal risks while supporting business objectives.
- Litigation management: risk assessment, coordination with external lawyers, participation in negotiations and, if necessary, representation of the company in court to defend its interests.
- Ensuring compliance: monitoring changes in legislation, implementing internal policies that comply with legal standards, and raising awareness among the various stakeholders within the company to ensure compliant and ethical conduct.