Head of Legal Affairs ensuring legal governance and coordination across Givaudan's global operations in Vernier. Leading a legal team to provide strategic support for the company.
Responsibilities
Manage legal aspects of the activities of the group and ensure coordination of legal across the regions
Support the group functions in achieving their objectives and strategies with pragmatic and sound legal approaches
Ensure adequate legal resources and competences are available to support the activities of the group across the various fields of activities and across the regions
Design legal policies and strategies to govern the legal aspects of the group activities
Draft, review and negotiation of contracts;
Provide legal advice on best way to achieve the group's goals and strategies generally and in individual situations
Design legal processes or standards and coordinate their implementation globally
Manage litigation
Coach internal teams on their relationship with third parties and other counterparts to address legal matters
Manage legal projects and scout for applicable new technologies
Hire, instruct and supervise outside counsels
Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop professional legal staff to ensure that the legal activities across the group are conducted accurately, ethically and according to corporate guidelines.
Requirements
University Degree in Law + Bar admission
10+ years of experience in an international law firm or as a high ranking member in the legal department of a multinational company
Fluent English
Drive, develop and motivate a team of professionals spread across the world
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