Chief Legal Officer (CLO)

About the role

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is the senior legal executive responsible for the organization's legal strategy, governance, regulatory compliance, corporate affairs and risk management. The CLO acts as a trusted advisor to the CEO, the Board of Directors and the executive leadership team, helping the organization operate within legal and regulatory frameworks while supporting its growth.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor to the CEO, Board and executives; develop and run the legal strategy and advise on M&A, partnerships and restructuring
• Ensure corporate governance compliance, advise the Board on fiduciary duties, manage board resolutions and records, and support corporate secretarial functions
• Oversee enterprise-wide compliance programs, monitor regulatory changes and build legal risk mitigation frameworks
• Lead negotiation, drafting and review of major commercial agreements and oversee contract management
• Manage litigation strategy, external counsel, disputes, arbitration, mediation and investigations
• Lead legal due diligence for M&A, joint ventures and investments, and support post-merger integration
• Promote ethics and compliance, oversee whistleblower programs and lead internal investigations
• Build and lead the legal and compliance function, manage budgets and external counsel spend, and develop legal talent and operations

Required profile

• Juris Doctor (JD), LLB or equivalent law degree
• Licensed attorney admitted to practice in a relevant jurisdiction
• 15+ years of progressive legal experience
• Minimum 5+ years in a senior legal leadership role (General Counsel, CLO, Head of Legal, Legal Director)
• Experience advising executive leadership and boards
• Strong background in corporate law, governance, compliance, commercial contracts and regulation
• Experience managing complex legal transactions and litigation