Staying ahead of the competition, combined with ever-changing priorities, regulations and technology, requires a legal department able to adapt to evolving company strategy and be responsive to the needs of its constituents.
Navigating this challenging business climate calls for frequent course correction and a business-minded general counsel (GC) at the helm. The rise of the business-minded GC represents a new wave of leadership within organizations, reflecting the value and increased responsibilities of in-house counsel.
At public companies, the GC’s responsibilities have grown tremendously, playing an integral role in strategic planning, especially as it relates to risk management and determining competitive advantages in the market. Multinational companies require their GC to understand the complex and various economic, social and political climates around the world, in addition to a myriad of legal issues. To be effective, a general counsel must be….
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