Relx
General Counsel, Americas, RX
Norwalk, CT
Sponsorship not specified$180k-$335kDetected 1 day ago
ComplianceBudgetingIntellectual PropertyLeadershipProblem SolvingAdaptability
About the role
- The General Counsel, Americas is the senior legal leader for RX's Americas business and serves as a strategic legal and business advisor to the Americas leadership team.
- The role is responsible for leading the legal function across the United States, Brazil, and Mexico, supporting RX's portfolio of events and related commercial activities.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business leaders on growth initiatives, customer and partner relationships, new business, market expansion and other strategic priorities.
- Lead, develop and mentor the legal professionals supporting the Americas region.
- Build a collaborative, accountable and commercially minded legal culture focused on practical solutions, sound judgment and continuous improvement.
- Manage outside counsel and legal service providers, including matter strategy, performance, budgeting and efficient use of external resources.
- Commercial, Operational and Regulatory Support
- Support business operations across the Americas, including major events, customer-facing initiatives and operational escalations.
Requirements
- Possess JD with 10+ years of legal experience gained through a combination of leading law firm and in-house roles.
- Experience in commercial contracting, litigation management, employment matters, regulatory compliance, governance and enterprise risk management.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting customer-facing, operationally complex or event-based businesses is preferred.
Compensation
- $180,000 - $334,500.
Benefits
- We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.
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Equal opportunity
- qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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- If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Advise on significant commercial agreements, strategic partnerships, venue and supplier arrangements, association relationships, sponsorship agreements and other material business transactions.
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