Regional Managing Counsel - US/Canada
Latitude Legal Recruitment Limited
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Descripción de la vacante
Latitude is seeking an experienced senior commercial attorney to lead the North America Legal Team on a 6‑month contract to permanent basis. This fully remote role requires 15+ years post‑qualification experience and strong leadership of a high‑functioning team, with a track record in complex government contracting and multi‑jurisdictional commercial deals.
The successful candidate will oversee legal strategy for the U.S., Canada and LAC, provide trusted guidance to regional leaders, and manage
Formación
- 15+ years post‑qualification experience with at least 5 years leading a high‑functioning team of commercial attorneys and contract professionals
- Substantial experience negotiating complex commercial transactions and drafting contracts
- Experience supporting environmental, infrastructure, engineering, energy, and sustainability projects
- Licensed to practice and in good standing in at least one US state bar
- Excellent academic credentials from a US‑accredited law school
- Experience contracting with all levels of government, especially the US government
- Strong commercial judgment and pragmatic problem‑solving
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
- Demonstrable team building, people leadership and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast‑paced global environment
- Must be located in Eastern or Central time zones
- Outstanding references
Responsabilidades
- Lead and develop the legal function in the US, Canada and LAC
- Act as a trusted advisor to regional commercial leaders on legal risk and strategic initiatives
- Provide strategic legal oversight for large environmental, infrastructure, engineering, energy and sustainability projects
- Lead and support the review, drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements
- Partner with Compliance, Risk and Insurance to promote risk management and controls
- Advise on US government contracting and compliance with legal obligations
- Build, lead, coach and develop a high‑performing regional Legal team
- Promote teamwork and consistent standards across the US, Canada and LAC
- Manage external counsel and other legal service providers
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Descripción del empleo
Latitude is seeking an experienced senior commercial attorney to help lead the North America Legal Team of a global sustainability and environmental risk consulting firm on a 6-month contract to permanent basis. Interested candidates should have at least 15 years of post-qualification experience together with at least 5 years of experience leading and managing a high-functioning team of commercial attorneys and contract professionals and substantial experience negotiating complex commercial transactions and drafting contracts. Prior experience supporting complex environmental, infrastructure, engineering, energy and sustainability projects or major project work is a must. The ideal candidate has experience contracting with all levels of government and possesses demonstrable team building, people leadership and collaboration skills. This is a fully remote position.
- Lead and develop the legal function in the U.S., Canada and LAC
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior regional commercial leaders and other key stakeholders on legal risk, strategic initiatives, business growth, operational matters, and complex decision-making
- Provide strategic legal oversight and hands‑on support for large, complex and high‑value environmental, infrastructure, engineering, energy and sustainability projects
- Lead and support the review, drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements
- Partner with Compliance, Risk and Insurance colleagues to promote consistent risk management and effective controls across the region
- Advise and support the business on U.S. government contracting and compliance with legal obligations and processes
- Build, lead, coach and develop a high‑performing, inclusive and collaborative regional Legal team
- Promote teamwork, knowledge sharing and consistent standards across the U.S., Canada and LAC
- Manage external counsel and other legal service providers
- 15+ years of post‑qualification experience together with at least 5 years of experience leading and managing a high‑functioning team of commercial attorneys and contract professionals
- Substantial experience negotiating complex commercial transactions and drafting contracts
- Prior experience supporting complex environmental, infrastructure, engineering, energy and sustainability projects or major project work is a must
- Licensed to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
- Excellent academic credentials from a U.S. accredited law school
- Experience with, and expertise in, contracting with all levels of government, especially U.S. government, to ensure compliance with all legal obligations and processes
- Strong commercial judgment and pragmatic problem‑solving skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
- Demonstrable team building, people leadership, and collaboration skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently within a fast‑paced global environment
- Must be located in Eastern or Central time zones
- Outstanding references
- Type of Role: Engagement to Permanent
- Schedule: Full-time for 6 months
- Location: Fully remote
Pay: The salary range for this role is $250,000 - $280,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference.
Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for work or acts or omissions provided within the scope of a Latitude-authorized engagement. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits‑eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.
Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start‑ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.
Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in‑house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.
Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally‑ranked flexible legal staffing company.
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