General Counsel

AGI Business Group has opportunities available for enthusiastic, driven professionals with the desire and ability to stand out among their peers.

Duties

The general counsel’s main role is to guarantee that the company is working in compliance with the law in every way. He/she must be able to recognize the onset of a problem on its preliminary stage and doing all legal actions to prevent the company’s profile and its employee’s reputation on the risk of exposure to the public, thus ruining their image and affecting the business.

Education and Training Requirements

Must have a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree or 5 to 10 years of experience in a private law firm, legal experience in a business environment or an additional business degree. Being an associate or partner in a major law firm and having experience in litigation and employment law are also required. A general counsel must develop a good business sense, a clear and comprehensive understanding of legal matters such as finance, property, employment; corporate governance and commercial matters like compliance, contracts and employment and intellectual property; and be able to manage disposals, mergers, and acquisitions properly.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements Must possess an immense veracity, extensive understanding on a wide range of legal issues and business experience. A strong personality, persuasiveness and persistence in reinforcing what’s best for the company, leadership with management skills and an effective communicator are needed to be a successful general counsel. Must speak Spanish.