Compass Group, North America
DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC)
Compass Group, North America, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Compass CorporateA family of companies and experiencesAs the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you've been hungry and away from home, chances are you've tasted Compass Group's delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
Job SummaryCompass Group is the world's largest contract food and support services company, operating in dozens of countries, with 550,000 employees worldwide and generating revenues of over $40 billion for the 2023 fiscal year.The North American division of Compass Group, which represents 65% of the global organization, is offering an exciting and pivotal opportunity within its Legal Department at its U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC, reporting directly to the EVP, General Counsel. We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel to provide leadership and strategic direction across critical corporate legal functions. In this high-impact role, you will lead a team of experienced professionals overseeing the core legal support areas of mergers and acquisitions, dispute and litigation management, technology and data privacy/governance, compliance, and legal operations.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Legal Leadership:
Provide comprehensive legal oversight, partnering with senior leadership across corporate functions to deliver actionable legal counsel that supports the company's strategic, growth-focused initiatives.Risk Mitigation & Compliance:
Identify and proactively address legal risks inherent in a large-scale, rapidly evolving business environment.Operational Excellence:
Continuously assess and enhance efficiencies, optimize workflows, and drive operational improvements to support company goals.Leadership & Team Development:
Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing team of legal professionals.Cross-functional Collaboration:
Work closely with key internal stakeholders to provide timely, pragmatic, and solution-oriented legal advice.Regulatory & Compliance Initiatives:
Stay abreast of evolving legal and regulatory frameworks that could impact the Company.External Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel, regulators, and industry associations.
Qualifications:Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing from any state.A minimum of 15 years of legal experience, with a proven track record in corporate law.Demonstrated experience in a General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel role.Strategic thinker with a solution-oriented approach to legal challenges.Extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, dispute and litigation management, and compliance.Proven leadership skills, with a history of effectively managing and developing high-performing legal teams.Strong business acumen and superior communication skills.Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of professionalism.
Apply to Compass Group today!Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants with a criminal history to apply.Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job SummaryCompass Group is the world's largest contract food and support services company, operating in dozens of countries, with 550,000 employees worldwide and generating revenues of over $40 billion for the 2023 fiscal year.The North American division of Compass Group, which represents 65% of the global organization, is offering an exciting and pivotal opportunity within its Legal Department at its U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC, reporting directly to the EVP, General Counsel. We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel to provide leadership and strategic direction across critical corporate legal functions. In this high-impact role, you will lead a team of experienced professionals overseeing the core legal support areas of mergers and acquisitions, dispute and litigation management, technology and data privacy/governance, compliance, and legal operations.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Legal Leadership:
Provide comprehensive legal oversight, partnering with senior leadership across corporate functions to deliver actionable legal counsel that supports the company's strategic, growth-focused initiatives.Risk Mitigation & Compliance:
Identify and proactively address legal risks inherent in a large-scale, rapidly evolving business environment.Operational Excellence:
Continuously assess and enhance efficiencies, optimize workflows, and drive operational improvements to support company goals.Leadership & Team Development:
Lead, inspire, and mentor a high-performing team of legal professionals.Cross-functional Collaboration:
Work closely with key internal stakeholders to provide timely, pragmatic, and solution-oriented legal advice.Regulatory & Compliance Initiatives:
Stay abreast of evolving legal and regulatory frameworks that could impact the Company.External Relationship Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with external legal counsel, regulators, and industry associations.
Qualifications:Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing from any state.A minimum of 15 years of legal experience, with a proven track record in corporate law.Demonstrated experience in a General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel role.Strategic thinker with a solution-oriented approach to legal challenges.Extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, dispute and litigation management, and compliance.Proven leadership skills, with a history of effectively managing and developing high-performing legal teams.Strong business acumen and superior communication skills.Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of professionalism.
Apply to Compass Group today!Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants with a criminal history to apply.Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.#J-18808-Ljbffr