Senior Expert, Legal

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• Contributes thought leadership that influences industry practices in the resolution of complex legal issues including compliance, the interpretation of legislation and negotiation of (commercial) agreements and transactions
• Acts as the subject matter expert in the development and implementation of legal strategies and the function's position on changes in laws and regulations or high-profile litigation
• Oversees legal activity for the function, ensuring that professionals follow procedures and comply with legal requirements; develops and implements procedures to enhance compliance and mitigate legal risks
• Leads the drafting, negotiation and completion of highly complex legal documents that will improve business efficiency, cost effectiveness or profitability
• Oversees significant legal disputes, high profile litigation or regulatory proceedings involving the organization with an impact beyond the own market
• Makes recommendations to executive management on the advisability of pursuing or defending a lawsuit based on legal analysis and risk assessment
• May oversees compliance activities for the function including establishing standards and leads the implementation of procedures to ensure that the compliance program is effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting, and correcting non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations, driving enhancements to the overall compliance framework. Advises to executive management on compliance strategy and compliance transformation programs.
Grade Descriptor
• Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline or field
• Guides or leads others to solve complex problems
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations
• Contributes to best practices and technical and/or professional direction for the job discipline within the context of assigned work
• Typically leads projects or project teams with oversight and accountability for outcomes
• Impacts the ongoing and future achievement of customer, operational, project/program, business or service objectives by setting the direction and allocating resources; contributes to policy development within area of responsibility
• Converts complex information to compelling business context and advice
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