Sr. Director, Legal

Sr. Director, Legal

Robert Half

We are looking for an experienced senior legal leader to oversee a broad range of commercial and corporate legal matters for a global organization in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role will serve as a strategic advisor to key business stakeholders, guiding contract strategy, managing legal risk, and supporting sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of commercial agreements, strong negotiation capabilities, and a practical approach to advising cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of a wide variety of commercial agreements to support business objectives while protecting the company’s interests.
• Provide practical legal counsel on corporate matters, helping internal partners evaluate risk and maintain alignment with applicable laws and company standards.
• Develop contract structures, fallback positions, and negotiation strategies that enable efficient deal execution across multiple business functions.
• Advise leadership and operational teams on legal implications related to vendor, customer, licensing, and other business arrangements.
• Establish and refine contract review processes, playbooks, and templates to improve consistency, speed, and quality in legal support.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve complex contractual issues, balance legal exposure with commercial priorities, and drive informed decision-making.
• Monitor changes in relevant legal and regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable guidance for the business.
• Support legal operations and process updates, including business-related workflow or system changes, when needed, to strengthen contracting and governance practices.
• Manage and provide leadership to a global team of commercial attorneys across multiple international jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney in good standing with the ability to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.

• Significant experience handling commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements.

• Strong background in corporate law with the ability to advise on legal risk in a business-focused manner.

• Demonstrated success leading contract negotiations with internal and external parties.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively in a fast-moving environment.

• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail in handling sensitive legal matters.

• Experience leading a global team with a strong understanding of international operations.

• Robert Half

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