What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Legal Operations (Corporate Counsel) position at Lateral Link?
Our client, an established private company with domestic and international reach, is seeking a highly skilled and business-minded corporate lawyer to serve as the company’s first in-house attorney .
The Director of Legal will provide strategic legal guidance to the Company and its affiliated companies across diverse industries—including automotive aftermarket, manufacturing, real estate, and construction —and ensure legal compliance across all operations.
As Director of Legal, you will work closely with executive leadership, affiliated companies, shareholders, operational teams, and external counsel to manage legal risks, structure business transactions, advise on corporate governance, and develop legal policies that support long-term value creation. This role requires a practical problem-solver who can balance legal risk management with business objectives.
Why Join this Company?
- Opportunity to build and shape the legal function at an established, multi-industry company in growth mode .
- Competitive compensation, executive-level exposure, and the ability to work across diverse industries.
- Engage with international business operations and cross-border transactions.
- Be part of a leadership team that values legal as a strategic business function.
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