This senior counsel position will be required to provide high-quality, thoughtful, cost-effective legal advice and policy guidance directly, or through the use of in-house staff and outside counsel, in a broad range of disciplines; including commercial transaction, human resources, immigration, import/export, environmental, regulatory compliance and tax. This will include legal and business recommendations to local management and other company divisions located in North America.
In addition, he or she will be the head of the legal department in the region and be responsible for the supervision of legal staff members; subordinate adherence to the anti-corruption program, as well as corporate governance and corporate secretary functions. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in Africa and/or other developing countries.
Requirements:
- JD degree (or) international equivalent
- Ten (10 +) plus years of relevant experience with demonstrated increasing levels of responsibility
- Member of a state bar association (admitted to practice) or international equivalent
- Selected candidate will need to provide a three (3) year commitment to the organization, living in a remote location
- Written and verbal fluently in English and French is required
- Strong comprehension of both legal standard and expectations of U.S.-based, publicly-traded company
- Experienced with international travel and living within a developing country
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze factual and legal issues, reason, and exercise sound judgment
- Self motivated and has ability to interact with senior level management
- Professional demeanor, strong supervisory and leadership skills required
- Self-motivated and client-service oriented Capable of responding to multiple client matters in a timely manner
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Word and Outlook
Benefits begin first day of employment and are as follows:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Relocation Assistance / Expat Incentives
Qualified candidates may apply /submit resumes via email at jobsbay@gmail.com
Legal Counsel For Democratic Republic of Congo
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