Chief Legal Officer
Tehran
Legal
Legal
Description:
- Legal Counsel: Provide legal counsel to senior executives and other departments on a wide range of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, commercial contracts, employment law, regulatory compliance, and litigation.
- Legal Strategy: Develop and implement the company's legal strategy in alignment with business objectives and risk appetite.
- Litigation and Criminal Matters: Participate in criminal matters and lawsuits, managing litigation effectively.
- Legal Management: Oversee all legal functions of the company, including managing a team of lawyers and legal specialists. Ensure legal issues are identified, analyzed, and resolved promptly and efficiently.
- Business Strategy: Contribute to the development of business strategies and provide legal advice and support to the company's executive leadership team.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess potential risks and liabilities, formulating strategies to mitigate them.
- Litigation Oversight: Manage and oversee all litigation matters, including responding to subpoenas and other legal inquiries.
- Regulatory Compliance: Oversee the company's relationship with regulatory agencies and government officials regarding litigation matters.
- Policy Implementation: Implement legal policies and procedures governing the company's operations, including data privacy and security, intellectual property, compliance, and ethics.
- App Compliance: Provide legal guidance on matters related to the app's terms and conditions, including user inquiries and complaints.
- Contract Management: Review high-value or high-risk contracts to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and alignment with business objectives.
- Legal Updates: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest legal developments and trends, ensuring the company is prepared to respond to changes in the legal landscape.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Stay informed of the regulatory and legal environments.
- Mentorship: Mentor and train junior colleagues to improve their legal skills and knowledge, fostering a positive and supportive team environment that encourages collaboration and professional growth.
Requirements
- Educational Background: Master’s or higher degree from a top-tier law school and admission to the bar.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of managerial experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, with experience in corporate legal work.
- Legal Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of Iran law and regulations, including civil & commercial law, competition law, data privacy, and intellectual property.
- Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, management, and coaching skills. Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with other departments and senior executives.
- Risk Management: Demonstrated experience in successfully managing legal risk and implementing effective legal strategies.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with stakeholders, including senior management, business partners, and legal teams.
- Business Acumen: Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills with the ability to align legal activities with business objectives.
- Due Diligence: Assist with legal due diligence of potential investment targets.
- Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills to identify legal issues, develop creative solutions, and make sound decisions.
- Result-oriented: Focus on achieving the company's goals and objectives; ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
- Work Availability: Ability to work full-time and plan effective legal team strategies.
Benefits
- Flexible Working Hours: Enjoy flexible working hours.
- Work Environment: A dynamic working environment with a culture that is open, innovative, and performance-oriented.
- Health Insurance: Supplementary health insurance.
- On-Site Entertainment: Various on-site entertainments.
- Competitive Salary: A competitive salary package.