Necessary skills for Head of Legal : skills and requirements
General requirements of a Head of Legal
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 10 years of experience practicing law, preferably in a corporate or commercial setting
• Proven track record of successfully managing a legal team and providing strategic legal advice to senior executives
• In-depth knowledge of corporate law, contract law, intellectual property law, and regulatory compliance
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal stakeholders and external parties
Skills and Behaviours for a Head of Legal
Commercial Law
Commercial Law
Contract Law
Contracts
Sales Contracts
Vendor Contracts
Contract management
Contract Management
Contract Terms
Corporate Law
Corporate Law
Corporate restructuring
Incorporation
Shareholder Agreement
Shareholder rights
Dispute resolution
Litigations
Mediation
Intellectual Property (IP)
Licensing
Patents
Trademarks
Labor and Employment Law
Employment Law
Employment contracts
Legal Assistance
Due Diligence
Legal Research
Legal writing
Policy & Compliance Management
Company Policies
Legal Compliance
Collaboration & Teamwork
Involving others in making decisions that affect them
Planning and organizing
Goal setting, planning and priorization
Managing Stakeholders
Taking timely actions to ensure obligations are met
Problem solving
Identifying and anticipating problems
Making fact based decisions to solve problems
Working with others to solve problems
Self awareness & Self Management
Maintaining Integrity and Accountability