Legal Executive, Manager, and Chief Legal Officer in the legal department are the positions playing an important role in business activities. So Who are they? What is their role? Following Navigos Search to find out problems.
1. Legal Executive
Definition
A legal executive is in charge of administrative tasks in the legal department of business. They work under the direction of the head of the department, manager, and chief legal officer.
They are persistent, willing to take responsibility, work independently and suffer high pressure. Also, they have the ability to cooperate, understand the needs of others, and support when necessary.
The Roles
A legal executive performs a variety of tasks, namely scheduling appointments, answering phones, handling correspondence, assisting with solving legal issues, compiling legal documents, preparing and checking contracts,...
In addition, they also directly collect and update the database to monitor and aggregate information for businesses. They are also responsible for handling issues related to bank accounts, taxes, and business restructuring regulations.
A legal executive will ensure the business operates in accordance with the law to the staff and timely update the law amendment.
With many different job duties, you must have good organizational skills and time management skills.
Legal Executive take responsibility for many different tasks
2. Head of the legal department
Definition
Head of the legal department is in charge of managing the affairs and personnel in the legal department. This position will support the Chief legal officer in building agreements and policies. In new or small businesses, the position of head of legal department is often outsourced from a law company.
The Roles
Head of the Legal department is responsible for assisting HR in dealing with matters related to recruitment and employment contracts. They detect and solve the legal risks that appear in the business. Before signing a contract with a partner or developing any program that requires business funds, the Head of the legal department will strictly check the terms to make sure they are not breaking the law.
They are also in charge of keeping information about the brand, copyright, and patent of the business, directly notifying legal conditions for customers, filing lawsuits, handling debts; coordinating with domestic and international legal authorities when having a dispute.
In addition, the Head of the legal department must coordinate with relevant departments to disseminate legal compliance requirements and cooperate to protect domestic data; training new employees in the legal department.
The person working as Head of the legal department needs to have in-depth knowledge of the law, regulations of the business, and many other soft skills.
Head of the legal department's responsibility is to detect and solve risks involved in legal matters.
3. Chief legal officer
Definition
Chief Legal Officer is the most senior position in the legal department, leading all legal-related activities in a business. CLO will be responsible for ensuring the interests of the business before the law and represent the business when disputes and lawsuits arise. CLOs typically report directly to the chief executive officer (CEO).
The CLOs are responsible for leading the legal department, supervising legal activities to ensure the goals of the business. They are also strategic decision-makers, and consultants, giving useful legal advice to the CEO, helping businesses avoid legal troubles.
This senior position always updates the law amendment and participates in drawing up legislation. Maybe they will not directly draft legal documents but will be the final approvers.
In addition, they also monitor and recognize legal problems happening or may occur in all parts of the business and promptly devise plans to avoid unfortunate consequences.
With an important role as the head of the legal department, the requirements for professional qualifications, in-depth knowledge of the law, experience and skills in leadership, negotiation, and communication,... will be more demanding.
CLO is the most senior position in the legal department
In the constantly changing market economy, it will cause many potential consequences and risks for businesses. Therefore, the legal department has great importance in ensuring the full legal rights and interests of your organization.
If you are looking to apply for a job or a business demand about recruiting candidates in the legal department, don't hesitate to contact Navigos Search experts according to the information below.
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