Deputy General Counsel – Global Law Firm

Our client is a truly global law firm with over 30 offices and 1200+ lawyers worldwide. It prides itself on “thinking differently” and provides market-leading legal solutions across international time zones via an integrated and collaborative workforce.

A law firm of this size and pedigree requires a first-class in-house legal, risk and compliance team and we are proud to be working with the Global General Counsel to secure a Deputy General Counsel for EMEA.

The role will oversee and manage the Firm’s legal, regulatory and risk teams and initiatives, establish and maintain its governance framework and work with the Global General Counsel to protect the Firm’s people, services, assets, and reputation in the region. The role will include, but not be limited to, business acceptance, claims management and insurance, commercial, and governance and regulatory. It will require managing a large team from analysts to Directors and working closely with the Firm’s senior management team and COLP.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 15 years of experience as a legal and risk leader, either in a law firm or another leading professional services organisation.
• Prior experience of managing or working at a senior level in an “office of general counsel”
• A currrent practising certificate (solicitor) in England and Wales.

• We are seeking an ambitious individual with a passion for delivering excellence. You should be able to demonstrate strong communication skills and be capable of influencing and motivating your peers and reports. You must be skilled at multi-tasking and able to work effectively in a busy and demanding environment with a drive to see results.

  
  

  This is a truly incredible opportunity for a risk & compliance leader to step into a challenging and stimulating global role working alongside and world-class team for a premier legal firm.

  
  

  This role is being handled exclusively by Cyan Partners and all applications will be directed to Chris Cayley and Michelle Corneby. For further information and to express your interest please apply or get in touch with at michelle@cyan.partners and chris@cyan.partners