Chief Legal Officer : Global Industrial Group
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This is the most senior legal role in the organisation, responsible for leading global legal, governance and compliance activity during a period of significant change.
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Overview
This is the most senior legal role in the organisation, responsible for leading global legal, governance and compliance activity during a period of significant change.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the role acts as a trusted adviser to the Board and executive leadership, balancing legal risk with commercial ambition across diverse jurisdictions.
Client Details
A large-scale, international industrial organisation serving tier-one customers across global markets.
The business operates a complex, multi-jurisdictional footprint and is entering a transformational phase following a change in ownership and the establishment of a new global headquarters.
Description
Act as principal legal adviser to the CEO and BoardLead global legal, governance and compliance strategyOversee corporate governance, board processes and secretariat mattersLead compliance programmes covering anti-corruption, ESG, trade and data privacyProvide legal leadership on major commercial contracts and global transactionsManage litigation strategy and external counsel relationshipsBuild and lead a lean, high-performing global legal function
Profile
Senior in-house legal leadership experience in a global organisationExperience within industrial, manufacturing, mining or asset‑heavy sectorsProven credibility operating at Board and executive levelStrong grounding in corporate and commercial lawTrack record managing legal risk across multiple jurisdictionsCommercial, pragmatic and hands-on leadership style
Job Offer
Opportunity to shape a global legal function at a pivotal momentCentral role in establishing and embedding a new global headquartersDirect partnership with the CEO and Board on strategic decisionsExposure to complex international operations and transactionsHigh-impact leadership role with genuine influence on business direction
Skills
Legal Chief GC general counsel
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