Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel

Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel

About the Company

Well-established agriculture, energy, & industrial products company

Industry
Farming

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel to join its executive team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading both strategic and tactical legal initiatives, providing senior management with effective legal advice, and managing the legal function, including overseeing the work of outside counsel. This key leadership role also involves serving as a legal advisor on major business transactions, handling litigation, and advising on corporate governance matters. The Chief Compliance Officer will be a pivotal figure in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs, and will work closely with the CEO and Board on a range of legal and compliance issues. Applicants for the Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel position at the company should have a strong background in legal, compliance, and corporate secretary duties. The role requires the ability to manage the compliance and trade execution function, develop and enhance the company's compliance framework, and oversee compliance activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in advising on the legal aspects of the company's financing and will collaborate with the CFO and their team on legal entity structures. A proactive approach to legal and compliance challenges, as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, is essential. The role demands a strategic thinker with excellent leadership and communication skills, who can ensure that the company's legal and compliance activities align with its business objectives.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Legal