Director – Legal and Compliance

Company Overview

Join us on our mission to elevate customer experiences for people around the world.  As a member of the Everise family, you will be part of a global experience company that believes in being people-first, celebrating diversity and incubating innovation. Our dedication to our purpose and people is being recognized by our employees and the industry. Our 4.5/5 rating on Glassdoor and our shiny, growing wall of Best Place to Work awards is a testament to our investment in our culture. Through the power of diversity, we celebrate all cultures for their uniqueness and strengths. With 13 centers around the world and a robust work at home program, we believe great things happen when we work with people who think differently from us. Find a job you’ll love today!

Principal Accountabilities (Key Result Areas)

• Oversee delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish organizational goals, strategies, and priorities
• Participate in the formulation of general management policy as a member of the management team
• Review, draft, and negotiate legal agreements for clients and vendors, including non-disclosure agreements, license agreements and master services agreements
• Manage litigation
• Liaise with government and regulatory authorities and external legal advisers
• Ensure high standards of corporate governance within the company to meet statutory and executive obligations, including advising when Board action is desirable and drafting minutes, consents and corporate governance policies
• Provide guidance and direction on personnel incidents and investigations on behalf of the Company
• Assist in developing appropriate Company standard operating procedures
• Assist in long-term planning for the management of the Company’s legal affairs
• Manage matters related to the Company’s intellectual property (“IP”) and ensure that third-party IP is properly used and safeguarded

Attributes & Attitude

• Dynamic and dependable
• Ability to work under high pressure
• Quick thinker and an effective manager
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Integrity and drive
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate, business and labor law

Knowledge

• Qualification: Juris Doctor or equivalent
• Experience: 10+ years of applicable experience as an in-house counsel to international companies

If you’ve got the skills to succeed and the motivation to make it happen, we look forward to hearing from you.