General Counsel

General Counsel

Robert Half is partnering with a global industry leader to identify a General Counsel for a highly visible executive leadership opportunity. This role will serve as the senior legal leader for the Americas region, overseeing legal operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America while partnering closely with international leadership.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-established multinational organization with a collaborative culture, strong executive team, and a significant global footprint. The organization operates in a highly regulated, commercially driven environment and continues to invest heavily in growth initiatives, acquisitions, and strategic transformation projects.

The position offers a highly competitive total compensation package of approximately $400,000, excellent benefits, and a hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior legal advisor to executive leadership throughout the Americas region

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and review of complex commercial agreements

• Provide strategic legal guidance on corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and business expansion initiatives

• Advise on regulatory, compliance, governance, and risk management matters across multiple jurisdictions

• Partner with business leaders on cross-border commercial and operational initiatives

• Oversee legal support for employment, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, privacy, and regulatory matters

• Drive legal process improvements, contract management initiatives, and operational efficiencies

• Lead and develop a team of legal and contracts professionals

• Manage outside counsel relationships and legal budgets

• Support organizational growth through practical, business-focused legal advice

• Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

• Licensed and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar

• 15+ years of legal experience in-house, at a law firm, or a combination of both

• Significant experience negotiating and managing sophisticated commercial contracts

• Demonstrated M&A experience, including acquisitions, integration support, and transaction management

• Strong international and cross-border legal experience

• Experience advising multinational organizations with operations across multiple jurisdictions

• Proven leadership experience managing legal teams and developing talent

• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills

• Strong project management capabilities and ability to lead enterprise-wide initiatives

• This role offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life, Disability Insurance coverage options, and much more.

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