Deputy General Counsel, Global Head of Legal Enablement & Strategic Transactions

The Company is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to lead legal and compliance operations and strategic transactions. The role involves building scalable processes, technology, workflows, budgets, and performance metrics, while improving efficiency and data-informed decision-making. The successful candidate will advise business leaders on complex commercial agreements, partnerships, new initiatives, and mergers and acquisitions, translating legal and regulatory risks into practical guidance. Responsibilities also include managing outside counsel, overseeing knowledge resources and training, and building and leading a team of legal and compliance professionals. Candidates must hold a J.D. from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar. At least 15 years of progressively responsible legal experience is required, including substantial work in legal operations, complex commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic business advising. Applicants should have experience leading legal teams and advising senior executives in complex, regulated, or multinational environments. Strong business judgment, negotiation, communication, project management, and change leadership skills are essential; familiarity with artificial intelligence, privacy, data governance, and legal technology is preferred.