Chief Legal Officer (General Counsel)

Overview

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world.

Job Title: Chief Legal Officer (General Counsel)

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: Full-Time

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Description

• Our client, a leading organization in the chemical industry, is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Legal Officer (General Counsel) to join their executive team.
• This key leadership role is responsible for safeguarding the organization's legal interests and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• The General Counsel will report directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer and oversee a dynamic Legal Services team.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Legal Leadership:
• Develop and implement comprehensive legal strategies, including managing offensive and defensive litigation.
• Collaborate with technical and policy teams to provide insights on regulations and legislation affecting the chemical industry.
  
  

Risk Management

• Oversee legal risk management, including political and lobbying compliance.
• Manage contracts with external parties and ensure effective risk mitigation.
  
  

Corporate Governance

• Supervise corporate governance, including Board and Board Committee processes.
• Serve as Corporate Secretary, ensuring effective governance practices.
  
  

Compliance Oversight

• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including antitrust regulations.
• Act as Chief Compliance Officer, overseeing the Code of Ethics and Conduct program.
  
  

Team Management

• Lead and manage the Legal Services department, including setting performance objectives, conducting reviews, and fostering employee development.
• Oversee the selection, retention, and management of outside counsel.
  
  

Budget And Administration

• Direct the development and management of the annual legal operational budget.
  
  

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Minimum of 12 years of experience as an attorney, with at least 8 years in advocacy or related roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in the chemical industry or related sectors.
• Experience with federal government agencies (e.g., EPA) or related regulatory bodies.
• Solid understanding of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) laws.
• Proven experience with board governance and trade associations.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex legal and compliance issues.
  
  

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity

TekWissen is an emerging global human capital, recruitment and IT services organization. Operating since 2009, we draw upon more than a decade of staffing experience to deliver critical talent acquisition solutions and IT engagements for our clients. We’re founded on a culture that is passionate about delivering tailored solutions, that create lasting partnerships.

Our global footprint covers six countries: United States, Canada, Australia, India, United Kingdom and the Philippines. This allows us to work in close partnership with organizations and manage everything from global talent needs with demanding resourcing strategies, to single sites with lower recruitment volumes.

TekWissen® is an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.