Interim General Counsel

The Company is in search of a General Counsel to provide strategic leadership in legal advisory and governance. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a team of legal advisors, providing expert legal advice to the Director-General and other teams, and managing legal and governance risks. This role requires a professional with a broad legal background, including expertise in corporate and nonprofit governance, contract law, employment law, privacy and data protection, intellectual property, competition law, and dispute management. The General Counsel will also be involved in drafting and reviewing legal documents, supporting the development of internal governance policies, and ensuring that the organization's activities are in compliance with legal frameworks. Candidates for the General Counsel position at the company should have a recognized legal qualification, with a preference for those holding a postgraduate degree or specialist training in relevant legal disciplines. A minimum of 10 years' post-qualification legal experience is required, with a strong emphasis on senior legal advisory or General Counsel experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading and managing legal professionals, as well as experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders. Professional proficiency in English is a must, and knowledge of additional international languages, as well as an interest in the intersection of technology, sustainability, and international development, would be advantageous. The role demands a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative, international, and remotely distributed environment.